Javanese Damsel (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

Description

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

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Javanese Damsel (Juvenile)

Javanese Damsel (Juvenile)

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2 comments

  1. Posted by whatsthesnorkellinglike
    September 13, 2014 at 13:44 pm - 1 person found this useful.

    Hi I think there's a typo in the binomial name - should be NeoglyphiDOdon oxyodon best wishes

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