starck's damselfish
| Scientific name | Chrysiptera starcki |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Allen |
| Year of description | 1973 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Chrysiptera |
Introduction
Chrysiptera starcki, commonly known as starck's damselfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size7 cm
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size7 cm
How to recognize the starck's damselfish ?
The starck's damselfish measures around 6 cm. The dominant males can however reach 7 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and bleu body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietplanctophage
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The starck's damselfish is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is planctophage .
The starck's damselfish is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The starck's damselfish is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth20 - 60 m
Biotope presentation
The starck's damselfish is most often found at a depth between 20m and 60m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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