Description
Also known as Indian Damselfish, Indian Demosielle.
Found singly or in small schools, over lagoons and seaward reefs.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 11cm
Depth - 1-15m
Widespread Western 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.de/summary/12490
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