Effects of crude oil on behavioral lateralization in the Bicolor damselfish (Stegastes partitus)

This dataset contains an assessment of lateralization behavior in the Bicolor damselfish (Stegastes partitus) following exposure to source crude oil. Following 24 hours of exposure to either control or dilution of crude source oil, damselfish were tested for their lateralization response. This endpoint was measured as a right/left turn preference. The test administrator gently guided the fish to the end of an arena where the animal must make a choice to turn left or right. This data was recorded multiple times on each individual, and include videos of behavior.