Maldives Damselfish

Found singly, or in small schools, sheltering and nesting in the dead branches of Acropora corals, over shallow clear waters, of lagoons, patch reefs and sheltered seaward reefs rich in coral growth.

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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