Description
Also known as Mediterranean Damselfish, Puller, Reef Chromis.
Found in small schools, hovering midwater over rocky areas and seagrass meadows.
They feed on fish and zooplankton.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 2-40m
Widespread Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean
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/1706
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