Description
Also known as Coral Damsel, Coral Damselfish, Lyretail Damselfish, Nemurus Chromis, Yellow-tipped Damselfish.
Found in pairs or schools, around coral heads, over shallow, silty lagoons, and inshore coral reefs.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 8cm
Depth - 1-10m
Widespread Western Central Pacific
Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/12462
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