White-belly Damsel

Scientific Name: Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster
Species: Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Sergeants, White-belly Damselfish, Whitebelly Devil, White-breasted Sergeant, White-breasted Sergeant-major, Yellowbelly Damselfish, Yellowbelly Devil, Goldenscaled Damselfish.

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Description

Also known as Sergeants, White-belly Damselfish, Whitebelly Devil, White-breasted Sergeant, White-breasted Sergeant-major, Yellowbelly Damselfish, Yellowbelly Devil and Goldenscaled Damselfish.

Found singly on inner to outer reef habitats with rich coral growth.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 13cm
Depth - 1-45m
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.

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The White-belly Damsel is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 22 times by users @KitBrennan @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 White-belly Damsel. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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