Whitetail Damsel (Pomacentrus chrysurus)

Also known as Whitetail Damselfish, White-tailed Damsel, White-tailed Damselfish, Whitetip Damsel, Yellow-tailed Damselfish

Description

Also known as Whitetail Damselfish, White-tailed Damsel, White-tailed Damselfish, Whitetip Damsel, Yellow-tailed Damselfish.

Found singly around coral and rocky outcrops, over shallow sandy areas of lagoons and inshore reefs.
They feed on algae.
Length - 9cm
Depth - 0-5m
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/5721

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