Chrysiptera taupou
Chrysiptera taupou | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Family: | Pomacentridae |
Genus: | Chrysiptera |
Species: | C. taupou
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Binomial name | |
Chrysiptera taupou (D.S. 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]
In aquarium[]
It is very aggressive to other small fishes especially damsel and clown fishes. It is recommended to raise them in the large fish tank.[2]
References[]
External links[]
- Photos of Chrysiptera taupou on Sealife Collection
Categories:
- Chrysiptera
- Fish described in 1906
- Pomacentridae stubs