I have a humbug damsel that dusts/brushes/wags his tail at any perceived threat. This morning I tossed in a chunk of frozen food to let it thaw, and he swam right up, turned around, and dusted the thing off with his tail, all the while staying a little bent around so he can watch the thing. He's done this to other foreign objects, or anything large enough (not anchored to the ground) that he perceives as a potential threat.
How is this beneficial in the wild? He's a tiny fish too.. not like he could put up a ton of a fight to many other animals. Is it more of a sign of fitness like some birds that continually sing as a hawk is hot on their tail? I wouldn't think it to be incredibly wise to wag your tail in the face of an eel in the wild...
How is this beneficial in the wild? He's a tiny fish too.. not like he could put up a ton of a fight to many other animals. Is it more of a sign of fitness like some birds that continually sing as a hawk is hot on their tail? I wouldn't think it to be incredibly wise to wag your tail in the face of an eel in the wild...
. He used to hide in the holes he made, it was his little nest.
Not quite true, but the qoute is right, they a fearce, and they will ward off MANY predators/potential threats to their terratory, not matter how large. They dont care, because most fish hate being pestered and try to avoid confrontation, and Damsels are relentlous, so regardless of size, damsels will win.
