| Aspect: |
Adult is brown and almost similar to Longfin Damselfish (q.v.), but dorsal fin does not extend beyond the root of the tail fin. Juvenile features a bright orange dorsal coat from snout to near the tail area, tail that washes out into a paler shade on the sides and finally into whitish belly and tail fin areas. |
| Population: | Less common than other Damselfishes. |
| Notable feature: | Juvenile: Dorsal fin features a white-bezelled dark spot in it s after half, and a similar but smaller stain saddes the tail root. Nose and eyes are adorned with seemingly fluo blue dots that fade past the gill area. |
| Environment: | Usually found in shallow waters around rocks down to a maximum depth of 15 metres. |
| Behaviour: | Will usually tolerate a diver's quiet presence, but constantly moves and is thus difficult to photograph. |
