Goldtail Demoiselle
Chrysiptera parasema
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–16 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small damselfish with a vivid yellow tail, it lives in coral rich patches of sheltered lagoons and inshore reefs. Little groups gather over staghorn coral by day, and the male guards the sticky eggs the pair lays on the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chrysiptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276836.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goldtail Demoiselle live?
- The Goldtail Demoiselle (Chrysiptera parasema) is typically found at 1–16 m.
- Is the Goldtail Demoiselle dangerous to divers?
- The Goldtail Demoiselle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goldtail Demoiselle get?
- The Goldtail Demoiselle grows to about 7 cm.