Description
Also known as Azure-spotted Damsel, Blue-spotted Damselfish.
Found over off-shore coral reefs.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 5-30m
Widespread Eastern Indian Ocean
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-azuremaculatus.html
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