Reticulated Damsel
Pomacentrus trichrourus
Also known as: Farmerfish, Paletail Damsel, Yellowtail Damsel
- Farmerfish
- Paletail Damsel
- Yellowtail Damsel
Overview
Found singly or in loose schools, over reef slopes with strong wave action, around inshore and off-shore reefs.
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
- Fins & Tail
- white tailyellow tail
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Indian Ocean
- Country only · 8
Found singly or in loose schools, over reef slopes with strong wave action, around inshore and off-shore reefs.
Adult photos 8
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