Description

Also known as Anabatoid Damselfish, Brown Demoiselle, Greenshine Damsel, Lyretail Damselfish, Silver Damsel.

Found in large schools, over soft bottoms, around coral and rocky outcrops, with large colonies of Montipora coral, in harbours, lagoons, and coastal reefs.
They feed on algae, fish eggs and zooplankton.
Length - 10.5cm
Depth - 2-15m
Widespread Western Central Pacific

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/Neopomacentrus-anabatoides.html