Description
Also known as Farmer Damsel, Mauritian Gregory.
Found singly or in pairs, in very shallow surge zones, around boulders of inshore reefs.
They feed on benthic algae and weeds.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 0-2m
Western Indian Ocean - Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion
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/4350
0 comments