Southseas Devil
Chrysiptera taupou
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 8.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A bright damselfish of lagoon and offshore coral reefs, the southseas devil stays in the bright shallows down to about 10 metres. Active through the day, it spawns on the bottom and the male guards and fans the sticky eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chrysiptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276846.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southseas Devil live?
- The Southseas Devil (Chrysiptera taupou) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Southseas Devil dangerous to divers?
- The Southseas Devil is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southseas Devil get?
- The Southseas Devil grows to about 8.2 cm.