Goldtail Demoiselle
Chrysiptera parasema
Also known as: Goldtail Damselfish, Yellowtail Blue Damsel, Yellowtail Blue Damselfish, Yellowtail Damselfish, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Yellow-tailed Damsel
- Goldtail Damselfish
- Yellowtail Blue Damsel
- Yellowtail Blue Damselfish
- Yellowtail Damselfish
- Yellowtail Demoiselle
- Yellow-tailed Damsel
Overview
Found in pairs or small schools, sheltering in the arms of Acropora corals, over coral rich sheltered lagoons and fringing reefs, rich in coral growth.
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.
How to identify
- Fins & Tail
- yellow tail
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Pacific
- Country only · 7
Found in pairs or small schools, sheltering in the arms of Acropora corals, over coral rich sheltered lagoons and fringing reefs, rich in coral growth.
Adult photos 7
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