Chrysiptera taupou
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Chrysiptera |
| Species: | C. taupou
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| Binomial name | |
| Chrysiptera taupou (D.S. Jordan & Seale, 1906)
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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 to Samoa.[1]
Description
This fish reaches about 8 centimeters in length.[1]
Biology
Habitat types include reefs and lagoons. The fish pairs up to breed and the male guards and tends the eggs.[1]
Uses
The fish has value as a specimen in public aquaria.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Froese, R. and D. Pauly, Eds. Chrysiptera taupou. FishBase. 2011.
External links
- Photos of Chrysiptera taupou on Sealife Collection
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