Yellowtail Demoiselle
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Yellowtail Demoiselle ( Chrysiptera parasema ) |
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The yellowtail damselfish ( Chrysiptera parasema ) is a kind from the family of damselfish (Pomacentridae). The fish live in the western Pacific and inhabit the coral reefs on the coasts of the Solomon Islands , northern New Guinea , the Philippines and the Ryūkyū Islands at depths of one to 16 meters. The revier forming fish always stay on near possible hiding places.
They become five to six inches long. The body height is 1.9 to 2.2 centimeters. They have 12 to 14 scales along the lateral line organ . The number of gill trap processes is 21 to 24.
- Fins formula : dorsal XIII / 10–12, anal II / 11–12, pectoral 14–15
Yellowtail demoiselles are popular ornamental fish in saltwater aquariums . They are not as aggressive as other damselfish, do not grow too big, are bright colors, and are also suitable for beginners. With good care, they also spawn in the aquarium. In the meantime it has also been possible to raise the larvae.
literature
- Gerald R. Allen : Damselfish of the World . Mergus Verlag, Melle 1991, ISBN 3-88244-007-4
Web links
- Yellowtail Demoiselle on Fishbase.org (English)