Regal Demoiselle
Neopomacentrus cyanomos
Also known as: Crescent Damsel, Filamentous-tail Black Damsel, Lyretail Damselfish, Puller, Regal Damsel, Scissortail Chromis, Violet Damselfish, Violet Demoiselle, Yellow-tailed Damselfish
- Crescent Damsel
- Filamentous-tail Black Damsel
- Lyretail Damselfish
- Puller
- Regal Damsel
- Scissortail Chromis
- Violet Damselfish
- Violet Demoiselle
- Yellow-tailed Damselfish
Overview
Found in schools, over both sheltered and current swept areas of harbours, inshore and outer 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
- Fins & Tail
- yellow fins
- Behaviour
- schooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Exact location · 2
- Country only · 1
Found in schools, over both sheltered and current swept areas of harbours, inshore and outer reefs.
Adult photos 3
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