Reid's Damsel
Scientific Name: Pomacentrus reidi
Species: Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Reid's Damselfish, Grey Damsel, Grey Damselfish.
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Reid's DamselUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Steve's Bommie - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Description
Also known as Reid's Damselfish, Grey Damsel and Grey Damselfish.
Found singly or in small groups in deep lagoons and outer reef slopes.
They feed on benthic invertebrates, algae and plankton.
Length - 11cm
Depth - 10-70m
Widespread Asian 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. (edit)
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The Reid's Damsel is found in or near the Asian Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 1 times by user @fishx6
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