Tracey's Demoiselle
Chrysiptera traceyi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–40 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This demoiselle keeps to lagoon and seaward reefs from the shallows down to about forty metres, staying close to the bottom alone or in small groups. It grazes on a mix of algae and zooplankton, and males guard 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 276847.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tracey's Demoiselle live?
- The Tracey's Demoiselle (Chrysiptera traceyi) is typically found at 5–40 m.
- Is the Tracey's Demoiselle dangerous to divers?
- The Tracey's Demoiselle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tracey's Demoiselle get?
- The Tracey's Demoiselle grows to about 4.5 cm.