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
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