Author: (Bloch, 1787)
FBname: Sapphire damsel
Comments: Adults inhabit sandy areas of lagoon reefs, around  isolated patch reefs, coral heads, or rubble.  Usually in groups (Ref. 4391, 48636).  Commonly found around jetty structures (Ref. 48636).  Feed on zooplankton and filamentous algae (Ref. 7247). Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699).