Staghorn damselfish
Amblyglyphidodon curacao
Related to | Perch family, damselfish |
Habitat | Adults live in lagoons, nearshore inlets, reef passages, and outer reefs. Juveniles are often found among soft corals. |
Mode of life | Solitary to small groups |
Diet | Zooplankton, filamentous algae, shrimp larvae, fish eggs |
Body length | up to 11 cm |
Spawn | Dead coral branches serve as nests. Eggs are on the bottom and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and ventilate the eggs |
Commerce | Aquaristics |
Current population | unknown, declining. |