Chrysiptera taupou

Chrysiptera taupou
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Chrysiptera
Species: C. taupou
Binomial name
Chrysiptera taupou
Jordan & Seale, 1906
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Chrysiptera taupou, known commonly as the southseas devil, southseas demoiselle, and Fiji damsel, is a species of damselfish. It is native to the western Pacific Ocean from the Coral Sea to Samoa.[1]

Description

This fish reaches about 8 centimeters in length.[1]

Biology

Habitat types include reefs and lagoons. The fish pairs up to breed and the male guards and tends the eggs.[1]

Uses

The fish has value as a specimen in public aquaria.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Froese, R. and D. Pauly, Eds. Chrysiptera taupou. FishBase. 2011.
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