Ambon Damsel

Description: Body color ranges from a light tan or lavender-yellow to a dark chocolate brown. Ocellus present in all but the largest adults (Ref. 48636). Body depth 2.0-2.1 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).

Oceanodromous. Migrating within oceans typically between spawning and different feeding areas, as tunas do. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 14 - 16

Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699).

An ubiquitous species found in lagoons, coastal reefs, passages and outer reef slopes. Inhabits sandy areas around coral or rock outcrops or other protective shelter. Adults are usually in small groups (Ref. 48636). Feed primarily on algae, but also takes zooplankton. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Have been reared in captivity (Ref. 35404.

aquarium: public aquariums