Javanese Damsel (Juvenile) (Neoglyphidodon oxyodon)

Also known as Blackvelvet Damsel, Blackvelvet Damselfish, Blue-banded Damselfish, Bluestreak Damsel, Bluestreak Damselfish, Bluestreak Devil, Bluevelvet Damsel, Bluevelvet Damselfish, Java Damsel, Javanese Damselfish, Javanese Neonvelvet Damsel, Neonvelvet Damsel, Neonvelvet Damselfish

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Photo by @cmarcos in May 2015
Coron, Palawan - Philippines
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Photo by @takeanap in April 2016
Koh Sak (�?กาะสาก), Pattaya, Gulf of Thailand - Thailand
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Photo by @dalovells in July 2019
KANAWA ISLAND - Indonesia
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Also known as Blackvelvet Damsel, Blackvelvet Damselfish, Blue-banded Damselfish, Bluestreak Damsel, Bluestreak Damselfish, Bluestreak Devil, Bluevelvet Damsel, Bluevelvet Damselfish, Java Damsel, Javanese Damselfish, Javanese Neonvelvet Damsel, Neonvelvet Damsel, Neonvelvet Damselfish.

Found singly or in loose schools, close to Acropora corals, over very shallow, protected, current-swept shorelines of reef flats, lagoons and fringing reefs.
They feed on filamentous algae and zooplankton.
Length - 14cm
Depth - 0-4m
Widespread Western Central 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/Neoglyphidodon-oxyodon.html

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Javanese Damsel (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!