Bluespot Demoiselle

Description: Usually pale green, spots blue, but exhibits geographic color variation. Juveniles anterior blue, posterior yellow (Ref. 90102). Small juveniles brilliant blue and gradually changing to adult pattern (Ref. 48636). Body depth 1.9-2.0 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).

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 12 - 13

Found among live corals of sheltered lagoon and inshore reefs. Feeds on zooplankton. Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).

Adults are found among live corals of sheltered lagoon and inshore reefs (Ref. 1602). Feed on zooplankton (Ref. 1602). They occur solitary or in pairs (Ref. 48636). 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. 113699).

aquarium: commercial