Sapphire Devil
Chrysiptera cyanea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The sapphire devil glows brilliant blue over rubble and coral in clear sheltered lagoons and shallow reef flats. Groups form around a single male with several females, feeding on algae, drifting tunicates and copepods, and the male guards the eggs laid on the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chrysiptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218781.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sapphire Devil live?
- The Sapphire Devil (Chrysiptera cyanea) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Sapphire Devil dangerous to divers?
- The Sapphire Devil is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sapphire Devil get?
- The Sapphire Devil grows to about 8.5 cm.