Gelbschwanz-Demoiselle

Goldtail demoiselle

Chrysiptera parasema

Small but mighty: although it is only 5 to 7 cm long, the Goldtail demoiselle defends its own territory in the coral reef.

LC

Red List
Least Concern

In the case of the goldtail demoiselle, the male guards and fans the clutch of eggs attached to the substrate until they hatch.

Taxonomy

Pomacentridae, genus Chrysiptera (approx. 35 species)

Habitat

coral reefs with dense coral growth at depths of up to 16 metres

Behaviour and ecology

they live in small groups in territories, always close to a hiding place

Diet

small crustaceans, plankton, algae

Taxonomy

Pomacentridae, genus Chrysiptera (approx. 35 species)

Habitat

coral reefs with dense coral growth at depths of up to 16 metres

Behaviour and ecology

they live in small groups in territories, always close to a hiding place

Diet

small crustaceans, plankton, algae

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Goldtail demoiselle for CHF 150.–

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