Longfin Damselfish (Stegastes diencaeus)

Also known as Farmer Damsel, Honey Damselfish, Longfin Gregory

Description

Also known as Farmer Damsel, Honey Damselfish, Longfin Gregory.

Found singly or in pairs, over coral and rubble areas, of sheltered inshore lagoons and fringing reefs. Very territorial.
They feed on filamentous algae, benthic invertebrates, and plankton.
Length - 12.5cm
Depth - 2-45m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

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/3649

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 Longfin Damselfish. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Longfin Damselfish (Juvenile)

Longfin Damselfish (Juvenile)

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