I have 2 princess damsel fish and one is fighting with the other but don't do any thing to the other damsels
Princess Damsel
Pomacentrus vaiuli
Also known as: Beau Gregory Damselfish, Ocellate Damsel, Ocellate Damselfish, Ocellated Damselfish, Princess Damselfish
- Beau Gregory Damselfish
- Ocellate Damsel
- Ocellate Damselfish
- Ocellated Damselfish
- Princess Damselfish
Overview
Found singly or in loose schools, over mixed coral and rubble areas of lagoons and fringing reefs. Geographical variation in colour.
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
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Eastern Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean
- Country only · 6
Found singly or in loose schools, over mixed coral and rubble areas of lagoons and fringing reefs.
Adult photos 6
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- Cheri Sheldon· 23 Feb 2017
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