Surge Damselfish (Chrysiptera brownriggii)

Also known as Blueline Surge Damsel, Blueribbon Damsel, Blueribbon Surge Damsel, Indian Surge Damsel, Orange Devil, Pacific Surge Damsel, Surge Damsel, Surge Demoiselle, White-banded Damselfish

Description

Also known as Blueline Surge Damsel, Blueribbon Damsel, Blueribbon Surge Damsel, Indian Surge Damsel, Orange Devil, Pacific Surge Damsel, Surge Damsel, Surge Demoiselle, White-banded Damselfish.

Found singly or in small schools, close to shelter, over shallow, exposed, rubble strewn surge channels, and reef flats. Very territorial.
They feed on benthic algae and small crustaceans.
Length - 8cm
Depth - 0-12m
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/5697

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