Blue-spotted Damselfish (Stegastes fuscus)

Also known as Brazilian Damsel, Brazilian Damselfish, Demoiselle, Dusky Damselfish, Farmer Damsel, Trinidad Gregory

Description

Also known as Brazilian Damsel, Brazilian Damselfish, Demoiselle, Dusky Damselfish, Farmer Damsel, Trinidad Gregory.

Found in murky shallow waters, over coral and rocky bottoms, close to the shoreline rich in algae growth.
They feed on benthic algae, crustaceans, fish eggs, hydroids and sponges.
Juveniles found over red algae reefs and in tide-pools.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 1-15m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

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/3650

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