Yellow-sided Damselfish
Amblyglyphidodon flavilatus
Also known as: Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Yellow Damselfish, Yellowfin Damsel, Yellowfin Damselfish, Yellowflank Damsel, Yellowflank Damselfish, Yellowside Damsel, Yellowside Damselfish, Yellow-sided Damsel
- Sergeant
- Sergeant Major
- Yellow Damselfish
- Yellowfin Damsel
- Yellowfin Damselfish
- Yellowflank Damsel
- Yellowflank Damselfish
- Yellowside Damsel
- Yellowside Damselfish
- Yellow-sided Damsel
Overview
Found singly or in small loose schools, over sheltered patch reefs and steep outer reef slopes of clear water fringing coastal reefs rich in coral growth.
Western Indian Ocean - Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
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 · Western Indian Ocean
- Country only · 1
Found singly or in small loose schools, over sheltered patch reefs and steep outer reef slopes of clear water fringing coastal reefs rich in coral growth.
Adult photos 1
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