Description

Also known as Black Damsel, Dusky Damselfish, Dusky Gregory, Farmer Damsel.

Found in the arms of dead and live staghorn corals, over shallow reef flats and lagoon reefs. Territorial and can be aggressive to divers.
They feed on filamentous algae, crustaceans, and sponges.
Length - 14cm
Depth - 1-12m
Widespread Indo-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/4352