Guam Damsel

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).

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 13

Occurs in exposed seaward reefs, on relatively barren gently sloping terraces with scattered low-profile corals. Feeds on zooplankton found 1 to 2 meters above the substrate. Diurnal species (Ref. 52881).

Adults occur in exposed seaward reefs, on relatively barren gently sloping terraces with scattered low-profile corals. Feed on zooplankton found 1 to 2 meters above the substrate (Ref. 7247). 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). Diurnal species (Ref. 52881).