Smoky Damsel (Pomacentrus littoralis)

Also known as Charcoal Damsel, Dusky Damselfish, Muddy Damsel, Pacific Dusky Damselfish, Smoky Damselfish, Tidal Damsel

Description

Also known as Charcoal Damsel, Dusky Damselfish, Muddy Damsel, Pacific Dusky Damselfish, Smoky Damselfish, Tidal Damsel.

Found singly, or in small loose schools, over coral, rock and rubble areas of shallow silty coastal shorelines.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 0-5m
Widespread Western 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/12493

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