Staghorn Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon curacao)

Also known as Black-snouted Sergeant Major, Clouded Damselfish, Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Staghorn Damsel, Staghorn Sergeant

Description

Also known as Black-snouted Sergeant Major, Clouded Damselfish, Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Staghorn Damsel, Staghorn Sergeant.

Found in schools, sheltering in the arms of staghorn corals, over coastal bays, lagoons, inner and outer passages of reefs.
They feed on filamentous algae and zooplankton.
Length - 11cm
Depth - 1-40m
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/5477

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