Chrysiptera cyanea
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Chrysiptera cyanea is a species of damselfish found in the wide Indo-West Pacific but not known in the Red Sea.[1] A few individuals were observed in the Mediterranean Sea in 2013 off Slovenia, a likely aquarium release.[2]
Common names include blue damselfish, blue demoiselle, blue devil, cornflower sergeant-major, Hedley's damselfish, red tail Australian damsel, sapphire devil, and sky-blue damsel.[3] Template:Sister project Template:Sister project
Description
This fish reaches 8.5 centimeters in length. It is bright blue in color; the male has a yellow snout and tail, and the female and juvenile usually lack yellow but have a black spot at the base of the back edge of the dorsal fin.[1][4]
Behavior
The fish inhabits reefs and lagoons. Its diet includes algae, tunicates, and copepods. Male and female pair up for breeding, and the male guards and tends the eggs.[1]
In aquarium
It is very aggressive. A matched couple often attacks any same size fish approaching its breeding territory.[4]
References
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- ↑ Atlas of Exotic Fishes in the Mediterranean Sea (Chrysiptera cyanea). 2nd Edition. 2021. 366p. CIESM Publishers, Paris, Monaco. https://ciesm.org/atlas/fishes_2nd_edition/Chrysiptera_cyanea.pdf
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- ↑ a b Youtube <<Advance Marine Aquarium>> Creatures section, Damselfish - Author:Sublanding Fish[2020-06-19]
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