Description

Also known as Banded Damselfish, Five-banded Damsel, Yellow-banded Damsel, Yellow-banded Damselfish.

Found over shallow, sandy, silty bottoms, around coral outcrops, and in seagrass beds, of lagoons and coastal reefs. Territorial.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 11.5cm
Depth - 0-8m
Widespread Western 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/9982