Description

Also known as Blue-eye Damsel, Blue-eye Damselfish, Farmer Damsel, Johnston Island Damsel, Johnston Island Damselfish, Widebar Damsel.

Found singly, or in small, loose schools, sheltering in the arms of Acoropora and Pocillopora corals, over clear water inner and outer reef crests and slopes rich in coral growth.
They feed on benthic algae and coral polyps.
Length - 14cm
Depth - 1-18m
Widespread Indo-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.de/summary/5711