Talbot's Demoiselle
Chrysiptera talboti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–35 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little demoiselle hovers just above mixed coral and rubble patches on seaward slopes and deep lagoons, snatching zooplankton through the day. Pairs spawn on the bottom and the male tends the sticky eggs until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chrysiptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276845.
FAQ
- How deep does the Talbot's Demoiselle live?
- The Talbot's Demoiselle (Chrysiptera talboti) is typically found at 3–35 m.
- Is the Talbot's Demoiselle dangerous to divers?
- The Talbot's Demoiselle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Talbot's Demoiselle get?
- The Talbot's Demoiselle grows to about 6 cm.