Orangehead Demoiselle
Chrysiptera chrysocephala
Also known as: Orangeback Demoiselle, Yellowback Demoiselle
- Orangeback Demoiselle
- Yellowback Demoiselle
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.
How to identify
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.
Adult photos 1
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Taxonomy
- kingdomAnimalia
- phylumChordata
- classTeleostei
- orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
- familyPomacentridae
- genusChrysiptera
- speciesChrysiptera chrysocephala Manica, Pilcher & Oakley, 2002
SourcesWoRMS
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