WHATSTHATFISH
Bony fish

Twin Demoiselle

Neopomacentrus sororius

Also known as: Lyretail Damselfish, Twin Damselfish

Adult
@JarJar · Reef in the North of Nilaveli, Sri Lanka · October 20131 / 4
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Overview

Found in pairs or schools over rocky bottoms of coral 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

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How to identify

Pattern
black spot
Fins & Tail
yellow fins

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indian Ocean
  • Exact location · 1
  • Country only · 3
LIVES IN

Found in pairs or schools over rocky bottoms of coral reefs.

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Adult photos 4

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusNeopomacentrus
    7. speciesNeopomacentrus sororius Randall & Allen, 2005

    SourcesWoRMSFishBase

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)