Easter Damselfish
Chrysiptera rapanui
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 3–38 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Common all around Easter Island, this damselfish gathers in groups of ten to thirty over coral and rocky reefs, often near clumps of Porites coral. Juveniles shelter in surge pools, and at breeding time pairs lay sticky eggs that the male guards and aerates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chrysiptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276838.
FAQ
- How deep does the Easter Damselfish live?
- The Easter Damselfish (Chrysiptera rapanui) is typically found at 3–38 m.
- Is the Easter Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Easter Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Easter Damselfish get?
- The Easter Damselfish grows to about 5.5 cm.