White-spotted Devil
Stegastes lacrymatus
Also known as: Farmer Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Jewel Damselfish, Marmite, Pacific Jewel Damsel, White-speckled Demoiselle, White-spotted Devil Damsel, Yellowtail, Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus
- Farmer Damsel
- Jewel Damsel
- Jewel Damselfish
- Marmite
- Pacific Jewel Damsel
- White-speckled Demoiselle
- White-spotted Devil Damsel
- Yellowtail
- Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus
Overview
Found singly or in pairs, over dead and live corals, and rubble areas, in clear lagoons and seaward 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
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Exact location · 2
- Country only · 19
Found singly or in pairs, over dead and live corals, and rubble areas, in clear lagoons and seaward reefs.
Adult photos 21
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