Fighting males
Juveniles
Dominant male, surrounded by fry. Large males are very aggressive, but more or less ignores small fry. This makes the territory of an adult male a preferred spot for these, since the larger juveniles are chased away by the male, leaving the small ones in relative peace
Large males. As seen here as well as further down in the galley, there is a good deal of variation in the colour and shape of the band
Young male, grazing a rock for algae, the natural feeding behavior for these fish
Alpha-male. This male has an extraordinarily beautiful band, extending all the way through the dorsal fin.
Brooding female, with the head of a male in the foreground
Portrait of a dominant male. The characteristic white lips, are caused by wear and tear from the numerous mouth to mouth fights, the males are almost constantly engaged in
Adult female, recognizable by the thin lips, not swollen by constant fighting, and the yellow colour in the otherwise orange band
Brooding females. The females often loses colour while brooding, probably in an attempt to avoid unwanted attention
A last look at the Supermale