Bracelet Damselfish (Pomacentrus armillatus)

Also known as Borneo Damsel, Bracelet Damsel, Honey Damsel

Description

Also known as Borneo Damsel, Bracelet Damsel, Honey Damsel.

Found singly, or in small schools, close to shelter of silty reefs, with a scattering of algae, hard and soft corals.
They feed on benthic algae and zooplankton.
Length - 8cm
Depth - 8-20m
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/Pomacentrus-armillatus.html

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