Malenesian Blue Devil
Chrysiptera cymatilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–20 m
- Max size: 3.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Small aggregations of this blue devil cluster within Acropora and the needle coral Seriatopora on sheltered seaward reefs and lagoons. They hang above the coral picking zooplankton, and males fan and guard the sticky eggs by day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chrysiptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276829.
FAQ
- How deep does the Malenesian Blue Devil live?
- The Malenesian Blue Devil (Chrysiptera cymatilis) is typically found at 3–20 m.
- Is the Malenesian Blue Devil dangerous to divers?
- The Malenesian Blue Devil is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Malenesian Blue Devil get?
- The Malenesian Blue Devil grows to about 3.6 cm.