Description

Also known as Coralfish, Five-banded Damselfish, Five-banded Sergeant Major, Fivefinger, Indo-Pacific Seargeant, Pilotfish, Sergeant, Sergeant Major Damselfish, Striped Sergeant Damselfish.

Found in large schools, over shallow reef tops.
They feed on filamentous algae, small crustaceans, and fish.
Juveniles found in tide-pools.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 0-20m
Widespread Atlantic Ocean, 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/1119