Blackvent Damsel

Found singly, or in pairs, over shallow, rubble and sandy substrates, close to small reef patches in lagoons.
Juveniles secretive in rubble areas.

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.