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Chinese Demoiselle

Neopomacentrus bankieri

Also known as: Chinese Damsel, Halfmoon Damsel, Lyretail Damselfish, Orange-tailed Damselfish, Yellowtail Demoiselle

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2010
Adult
@Traceyc · Home, Australia · October 20121 / 7
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Overview

Found in pairs, and schools, over soft bottoms, around coral and rocky outcrops, of coastal reefs.

Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn.

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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Pacific
  • Exact location · 2
  • Country only · 5
LIVES IN

Found in pairs, and schools, over soft bottoms, around coral and rocky outcrops, of coastal reefs.

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Adult photos 7

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusNeopomacentrus
    7. speciesNeopomacentrus bankieri (Richardson, 1846)

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)