The staghorn damselfish lays its eggs on dead coral branches. The male guards and fans the clutch until the eggs hatch.
LC
Red List
Least Concern
Taxonomy
reef groupers (Pomacentridae), dwarf groupers (Amblyglyphidodon, 11 species)
Habitat
Adult fish live in lagoons, coastal inlets, reef channels and outer reefs. Juveniles are often found amongst Soft corals.
Behaviour and ecology
Solitary or in small groups
Diet
zooplankton, filamentous algae, shrimp larvae, fish eggs
Taxonomy
reef groupers (Pomacentridae), dwarf groupers (Amblyglyphidodon, 11 species)
Habitat
Adult fish live in lagoons, coastal inlets, reef channels and outer reefs. Juveniles are often found amongst Soft corals.
Behaviour and ecology
Solitary or in small groups
Diet
zooplankton, filamentous algae, shrimp larvae, fish eggs