Pacific Gregory
Plectroglyphidodon fasciolatus
Also known as: Dark Damsel, Farmer Damsel, Hawaiian Damselfish, Pacific Damselfish, South Pacific Gregory, Yelloweye Damsel
- Dark Damsel
- Farmer Damsel
- Hawaiian Damselfish
- Pacific Damselfish
- South Pacific Gregory
- Yelloweye Damsel
Overview
Found singly or in pairs, amongst boulders, dead coral, and rocks, over mild too moderate exposed areas, of coral and rocky reefs rich in algae growth. Territorial.
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.
How to identify
- Pattern
- spotsviolet spots
- Behaviour
- pairssolitaryterritorial
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Exact location · 2
- Dive site · 1
- Country only · 4
Found singly or in pairs, amongst boulders, dead coral, and rocks, over mild too moderate exposed areas, of coral and rocky reefs rich in algae growth.
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