Description

Also known as Lyretail Damselfish, Miry's Damsel, Miry's Damselfish.

Found in loose schools, over inshore coral reefs.
They feed on algae, fish eggs and zooplankton.
Length - 11cm
Depth - 1-25m
Western Indian Ocean - Red Sea, Saudia Arabia

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/12461