Nagasaki Damsel
Pomacentrus nagasakiensis
Also known as: Blue-scribbled Damsel, Blue-scribbled Damselfish, Nagasaki Damselfish, Ocellate Damsel, Ocellate Damselfish, Ocellated Damsel, Ocellated Damselfish, Sandy Damsel, Speckled-fin Damsel
- Blue-scribbled Damsel
- Blue-scribbled Damselfish
- Nagasaki Damselfish
- Ocellate Damsel
- Ocellate Damselfish
- Ocellated Damsel
- Ocellated Damselfish
- Sandy Damsel
- Speckled-fin Damsel
Overview
Found in small schools, over sandy areas, close to soft coral patches and gorgonians, in lagoons and fringing reefs.
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.
How to identify
- Pattern
- ocellated spot
- Behaviour
- schooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Exact location · 2
- Country only · 6
Found in small schools, over sandy areas, close to soft coral patches and gorgonians, in lagoons and fringing reefs.
Adult photos 8
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