Description
Also known as Domino, Domino Damsel, Domino Damselfish, Humbug, Puller, Spot Domino Damselfish, Threespot Damsel, Threespot Damselfish, Threespot Domino Damselfish, Threespot Humbug, Whitespot Humbug, Whitespot Puller.
Found in pairs, family groups, and large schools, sheltering in the arms of staghorn corals, over lagoons, coral, and rocky reefs. Geographical colour variations.
They feed on algae and planktonic crustaceans.
Juveniles around coral heads, sea anemones, and in the spines of sea urchins.
Length - 14cm
Depth - 1-55m
Widespread Indo-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: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/5112
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