The Price's damsel (Chrysiptera pricei) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Price's damsel is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from shallow reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a stocky, blue with fine paler lines body. As a territorial, day-active fish it fiercely defends a patch of coral or rubble and snaps at algae, zooplankton and small invertebrates. It lays its eggs on the bottom, where the male guards them. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Price's damsel?
The Price's damsel has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Price's damsel live?
The Price's damsel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Price's damsel get?
The Price's damsel grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Price's damsel dangerous to humans?
No, the Price's damsel is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Chrysiptera
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