Cenderawasih Damselfish

Found singly, pairs, or in small schools, amongst black corals and gorgonian sea fans, over outer reef slopes.

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.