Description
Also known as Bellyband Damselfish, Farmer Damsel, Sash Damsel, Whiteband Damsel, Whiteband Damselfish, White-banded Damsel, Whitebar Damselfish, White-ringed Damselfish.
Found singly or in loose schools over shallow channels and ridges of surge swept shorelines and seaward reef margins.
They feed on benthic algae.
Juveniles often in pockets over inter-tidal reef crests of ocean bays.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 0-6m
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: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5713
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