Cross's Damsel

Found singly, and shy, along gutters of rocky areas, over rocky reefs, in protected bays and lagoons.
Juvenile beautiful colors, becoming drab with age!

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.