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Colombo Damsel

Pomacentrus proteus

Also known as: Colombo Damselfish

Adult
@Chalto · Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka · March 20161 / 2
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Overview

Found singly, pairs, or small loose schools, in silty waters, over mixed coral and rubble reefs.
Western Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka

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.

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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Indian Ocean
  • Country only · 2
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Found singly, pairs, or small loose schools, in silty waters, over mixed coral and rubble reefs.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusPomacentrus
    7. speciesPomacentrus proteus Allen, 1991

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)