Ward'S Damsel

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): 15 - 16; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 15 - 16

Occurs solitarily or in small groups in lagoons and outer reef slopes. Feeds mainly on benthic algae. Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).

Adults occur solitarily or in small groups in lagoons and outer reef slopes. Feed mainly on benthic algae (Ref. 7247). 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).