Indian Damsel (Juvenile)
Scientific Name: Pomacentrus Indicus
Species: Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Indian Damselfish and Indian Demosielle.
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Indian Damsel (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Indian Damsel (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Description
Also known as Indian Damselfish and Indian Demosielle.
Found singly or in groups on inshore to outer reefs.
Juveniles colourful and adults dull grey.
They feed on thickened algae.
Length - 11cm
Depth - 1-40m
Restricted to Central Indian Ocean.
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.
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The Indian Damsel (Juvenile) is found in or near the Central Indian Ocean region(s) and has been photographed 2 times by user @fishx6
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