Description
Also known as Black Chromis, Chromis, Longtail Puller, Paletail Puller, Pale-tailed Damsel, Puller, Whitetail Chromis.
Found in large schools, over coastal reef flats, and steep outer reef slopes.
They feed on zooplankton.
Juveniles close to shelter.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 3-40m
Widespread Pacific Ocean
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. (edit)
Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5682
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