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Blueline demoiselle (Chrysiptera caeruleolineata) — Pomacentridae

Blueline demoiselle

Chrysiptera caeruleolineata
Family: Pomacentridae

The Blueline demoiselle (Chrysiptera caeruleolineata) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 6 cm.

Length
6 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
20.0–65.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The Blueline demoiselle is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has an oval, yellow with a bright-blue line over the back body. As a territorial bottom-dweller it defends a patch among coral and rubble on the reef and eats algae, small zooplankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Blueline demoiselle?

The Blueline demoiselle has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly yellow-gold.

Where does the Blueline demoiselle live?

The Blueline demoiselle lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Blueline demoiselle get?

The Blueline demoiselle grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.

Is the Blueline demoiselle dangerous to humans?

No, the Blueline demoiselle is harmless to humans.

Is the Blueline demoiselle edible?

Yes, the Blueline demoiselle is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Blauwlijn-juffer sourced
English name
Blueline demoiselle sourced
Scientific name
Chrysiptera caeruleolineata
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Blueline damselfish; Blueline demoiselle; Blue-line demoiselle verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
6.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Yellow / gold sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
20.0 verified
Max depth (m)
65.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Territorial
Yes sourced
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Chrysiptera

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