Author: (Allen & Lubbock, 1976)
FBname: Springer's demoiselle
Comments: Adults inhabit coral-rich areas of sheltered lagoon and inshore coral reefs (Ref. 9710).  Seen with similar yellow-tailed species, often on the same coral patches.  Mostly found in aggregations on coastal reef slopes with low <i>Acropora</i> patches on sand to 30 m (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).