Description
Also known as Batavia Damsel, Blueback Damselfish, Lemon Damsel, Molucca Damsel, Moluccan Damselfish, Pink-spotted Damsel.
Found singly or in small schools, over murky areas, of shallow lagoons and coastal reefs.
They feed on benthic algae.
Length - 7cm
Depth - 0-10m
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/Pomacentrus-simsiang.html
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