Lemon Damsel
Scientific Name: Pomacentrus moluccensis
Species: Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Lemon Damselfish, Yellow Damsel, Yellow Damselfish.
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Lemon DamselUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Challenger Bay - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Lemon DamselUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Lemon DamselUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Lemon DamselUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Pixie Gardens - Coral Sea - Australia
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Lemon DamselUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2012
Photographed at: Lady Musgrave Island - Australia
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Description
Also known as Lemon Damselfish, Yellow Damsel and Yellow Damselfish.
Found in small groups in rich coral areas of lagoons, inner and out reefs.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 7cm
Depth - 1-14m
Widespread East Indo-West 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.
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The Lemon Damsel is found in or near the East Indo-West Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 5 times by user @fishx6
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Lemon Damsel. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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