Description

Also known as Blue-striped Red Damsel, Cross Damsel, Cross Damselfish, Fiery Red Damsel, Orange Damsel, Orange Honey Damsel, Red Chromis, Red Honey Damsel.

Found singly, and shy, along gutters of rocky areas, over rocky reefs, in protected bays and lagoons.
Juvenile beautiful colors, becoming drab with age!
They feed on algae and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 1-12m
Widespread Pacific 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/neoglyphidodon-crossi