Twinspot Chromis (Chromis elerae)

Also known as Puller, Twinspot Damsel, Twinspot Puller

Description

Also known as Puller, Twinspot Damsel, Twinspot Puller.

Found singly or in small schools, around black corals, gorgonian sea fans, large sponges, cave openings, crevices and ledges of steep outer reef slopes.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 7cm
Depth - 12-70m
Widespread Indo-West 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/4983

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