Whitetail Damsel
Scientific Name: Pomacentrus chrysurus
Species: Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Whitetail Damselfish White-tailed Damsel, White-tailed Damselfish.
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Whitetail DamselUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: g - Maldives
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Whitetail DamselUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Whitetail DamselUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Description
Also known as Whitetail Damselfish White-tailed Damsel and White-tailed Damselfish.
Found singly or in small groups in shallow lagoons, reef crests and slopes usually in surge zones around coral and rocky outcrops.
They feed on algae.
Length - 9cm
Depth - 0-15m
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 Whitetail Damsel is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 3 times by user @fishx6
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