Yellowtail Demoiselle (Neopomacentrus azysron)

Also known as Lyretail Damsel, Lyretail Damselfish, Orange-tailed Damselfish, Yellowtail Blue Damselfish, Yellowtail Damsel

Description

Also known as Lyretail Damsel, Lyretail Damselfish, Orange-tailed Damselfish, Yellowtail Blue Damselfish, Yellowtail Damsel.

Found in small schools, along deep surge channels and ledges of outer reef slopes.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 7.5cm
Depth - 1-12m
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.in/summary/Neopomacentrus-azysron.html

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