Genus

Common name: Damselfish

Scientific name: Chrysiptera

Chrysiptera is a genus of damselfish known for their vibrant colors and hardy nature, making them popular among reef aquarium enthusiasts. These small, active fish are generally peaceful but can become territorial. They thrive in well-established aquariums with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing on algae. Chrysiptera species are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of foods including small invertebrates and zooplankton. Their resilience to varying water conditions and compatibility with many reef inhabitants make them suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists.

  1. Common name: Yellowspot damselfish
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera biocellata
  2. ヒリゾ浜の美しいミヤコキセンスズメダイ(スズメダイ科)の幼魚。

静岡県伊豆半島賀茂郡南伊豆町中木から渡し船で渡るヒリゾ浜にて。
2023年9月30日水中撮影。

The Beautiful Surge Damselfish juvenile.

HIRIZO Beach, Nakagi, South IZU, Kamo-gun, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka, Japan,
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    Common name: Blueribbon damsel
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera brownriggii
  3. Yellowfin demoiselle, Chrysiptera flavipinnis, Raja Ampat Indonesia
    Common name: Blueline demoiselle
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera caeruleolineata
  4. Blue Damselfish (Chrysiptera cyanea) male
    Common name: Blue Damselfish
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera cyanea
  5. Fish. Chrysiptera hemicyanea. Colourful fish in an aquarium
    Common name: Yellow-dipped damsel
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera hemicyanea
  6. Yellowtail Damselfish, Chrysiptera parasema
    Common name: Goldtail demoiselle
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera parasema
  7. Common name: Pink demoiselle
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera rex
  8. Rolland's Damselfish, Chrysiptera rollandi, also known as Black Cap Damselfish. This variety and coloring is from Vanuatu
    Common name: Rolland's demoiselle
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera rollandi
  9. Common name: Sinclair's demoisselle
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera sinclairi
  10. Purple neon damselfish Chrysiptera springeri
    Common name: Springer's demoiselle
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera springeri
  11. Starcki Damsel (Chrysiptera starcki) in Japan
    Common name: Starcki Damsel
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera starcki
  12. Talbot's Damselfish (Chrysiptera talboti) swimming in marine aquarium
    Common name: Talbot's demoiselle
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera talboti
  13. Blue Devil Damselfish (Chrysiptera cyanea) swimming in coral reef
    Common name: Fiji Blue Devil Damselfish
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera taupou
  14. one spot demoiselle (chrysiptera unimaculata)
    Common name: Onespot demoiselle
    Scientific name: Chrysiptera unimaculata