Order Perciformes Higher classification Chrysiptera | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Chrysiptera taupou Rank Species | |
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Similar Chrysiptera, Chrysiptera hemicyanea, Pomacentridae, Chrysiptera cyanea, Chrysiptera rollandi |
South sea devil chrysiptera taupou multicolor angel
Chrysiptera taupou, known commonly as the southseas devil, southseas demoiselle, and Fiji damsel, is a species of damselfish. It is native to the western Pacific Ocean from the Coral Sea to Samoa.
Contents
- South sea devil chrysiptera taupou multicolor angel
- Chrysiptera taupou eggs
- Description
- Biology
- Uses
- References

Chrysiptera taupou eggs
Description
This fish reaches about 8 centimeters in length.
Biology

Habitat types include reefs and lagoons. The fish pairs up to breed and the male guards and tends the eggs.
Uses
The fish has value as a specimen in public aquaria.


References
Chrysiptera taupou Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA