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Orangehead Demoiselle

Chrysiptera chrysocephala

Also known as: Orangeback Demoiselle, Yellowback Demoiselle

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2024
Adult
@JolineCuracao · Anilao, Philippines · April 20241 / 1
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Overview

Found singly or in pairs, over protected areas of inner lagoons, or outside, exposed edge of the reef. Varies on colour.
Western Pacific - Malaysia, Philippines, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, Vietnam.

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

Fins & Tail
yellow fin spot
Behaviour
pairssolitary

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Pacific
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Found singly or in pairs, over protected areas of inner lagoons, or outside, exposed edge of the reef.

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Adult photos 1

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusChrysiptera
    7. speciesChrysiptera chrysocephala Manica, Pilcher & Oakley, 2002

    SourcesWoRMS

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)