''Chrysiptera taupou'', known commonly as the southseas devil, southseas demoiselle, and Fiji damsel, is a species of
damselfish. It is native to the western Pacific Ocean from the
Coral Sea
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to
Samoa.
Description
This fish reaches about in length.
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Biology
Habitat types include reefs and lagoons. The fish pairs up to breed and the male guards and tends the eggs.[
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Uses
The fish has value as a specimen in public aquaria.[
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In aquarium
It is very aggressive to other small fishes especially damsel and clown fishes. It is recommended to raise them in the large fish tank.[Youtube <> Creatures section, Damselfish - Author:Sublanding Fish]020-06-19
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References
External links
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taupou
Taxa named by David Starr Jordan
Taxa named by Alvin Seale
Fish described in 1906
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