Black Damsel (Juvenile) (Neoglyphidodon melas)

Also known as Black Damselfish, Blue-and-Gold Damselfish, Bluefin Damsel, Bowtie Damselfish, Royal Damsel, Zulu Damsel

Description

Also known as Black Damselfish, Blue-and-Gold Damselfish, Bluefin Damsel, Bowtie Damselfish, Royal Damsel, Zulu Damsel.

Found singly or in pairs, close to soft corals, over shallow lagoons and fringing reefs rich in coral growth.
They feed on soft corals polyps.
Juveniles found in the arms of staghorn corals.
Length - 18cm
Depth - 1-12m
Widespread Indo-West 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/Neoglyphidodon-melas.html

Related creatures

Heads up! 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 Black Damsel (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Black Damsel

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