Chrysiptera taupou


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.

Description

This fish reaches about 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.

In aquarium

It is very aggressive to other small fishes especially damsel and clown fishes. It is recommended to raise them in the large fish tank.