Surge Damselfish

Found singly or in small schools, close to shelter, over shallow, exposed, rubble strewn surge channels, and reef flats. Very territorial.

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.