''Chrysiptera rollandi'', commonly known as Rolland's demoiselle, is a species of
damselfish in the family
Pomacentridae
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.
Distribution
Rolland's demoiselle is widespread throughout the
tropical waters of the central
Indo-Pacific
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region.
It lives on
reefs among
corals and in
lagoons and harbors.
Description
The Rolland's demoiselle is a small size fish and can reach a maximum size of in length.
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It is dark brown with blue streaks and a cream-colored belly.
It is of some commercial importance in the ]aquarium
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trade.[
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In aquarium
It is not very aggressive in attempting to extend territory but strongly territorial in protecting its ownership of area. If it feels any stress in the aquarium, its health deteriorates rapidly and may die next morning. Therefore, it is quite difficult to raise in aquarium for years.[Youtube <> Creatures section, Damselfish - Author:Sublanding Fish]020-06-19
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References
External links
*Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. (2024). FishBase. ''Chrysiptera rollandi'' (Whitley, 1961). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=276840
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rollandi
Taxa named by Gilbert Percy Whitley
Fish described in 1961
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