Dusky Damselfish

Dusky Damselfish, Intermediate

The Dusky Damselfish has a primarily light to dark brown body with closely spaced vertical lines formed by the edges of its scales. Its dorsal and anal fins extend to the base of its tail fin. Juveniles have a distinctly different appearance, with a bluish-silver body and a reddish-orange hue on their back. They have several blue dots on their head and back, along with dark spots surrounded by light blue rings on their dorsal fin and the base of their tail.

This Damselfish is known for its territorial behavior and is often found in shallow, rocky areas. It feeds mostly on algae and other plant matter from its territory. The female lays sticky eggs on clean rock surfaces after pairing. The male guards the eggs, keeping them clean and fanning them with his fins to provide oxygen until they hatch.