Banded Damsel

Found over shallow, sandy, silty bottoms, around coral outcrops, and in seagrass beds, of lagoons and coastal reefs. 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.