Thai Damsel (Pomacentrus polyspinus)

Also known as Thai Damselfish

Description

Also known as Thai Damselfish.

Found singly, or in small schools, over coral reefs, in lagoons and over coastal shorelines.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 7cm
Depth - 3-10m
Eastern Indian Ocean - Andaman Sea

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/Pomacentrus-polyspinus.html

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