Ambon Damsel
Pomacentrus amboinensis
Also known as: Ambon Damselfish, Ambon Demoiselle, Amboina Damselfish, Amboina Demoiselle, Ammonia Damselfish, Ammonia Demoiselle, Lemon Damselfish, Pallid Damselfish
- Ambon Damselfish
- Ambon Demoiselle
- Amboina Damselfish
- Amboina Demoiselle
- Ammonia Damselfish
- Ammonia Demoiselle
- Lemon Damselfish
- Pallid Damselfish
Overview
Found singly pairs or in small schools, over sheltered sandy areas, close to coral and rocky outcrops in all areas of the reef.
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
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Pacific
- Exact location · 1
- Country only · 13
Found singly pairs or in small schools, over sheltered sandy areas, close to coral and rocky outcrops in all areas of the reef.
Adult photos 14
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