Description

Also known as Pearl Sergeant, Sergeant, Sergeant Major.

Found in schools, over moderate surge zones, of coastal coral reefs.
They feed on benthic algae and invertebrates.
Length - 16cm
Depth - 2-8m
Western Indian Ocean - Mauritius, Reunion

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/11823