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Starck's demoiselle

Chrysiptera starcki
Family: Pomacentridae

The Starck's demoiselle (Chrysiptera starcki) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 7 cm.

Length
7 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
20–60 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Japan, Ryukyu Is. and others

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Description

The Starck's demoiselle is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 7 cm. It has a bright-blue body with a yellow back and tail. As a reef-dweller it lives around coral and rocky reefs and eats zooplankton and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Starck's demoiselle?

The Starck's demoiselle has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.

Where does the Starck's demoiselle live?

The Starck's demoiselle lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Japan, Ryukyu Is. and others

How big does the Starck's demoiselle get?

The Starck's demoiselle grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.

Is the Starck's demoiselle dangerous to humans?

No, the Starck's demoiselle is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

More photos

Starck's demoiselle (Chrysiptera starcki) — Pomacentridae — 2
Williams, Jeffrey T. (CC0 1.0) via GBIF — USNM
Starck's demoiselle (Chrysiptera starcki) — Pomacentridae — 3
Wikimedia Commons — Izuzuki (CC BY 3.0)
Starck's demoiselle (Chrysiptera starcki) — Pomacentridae — 4
iNaturalist ((c) boussion_magali, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Starck's demoiselle (Chrysiptera starcki) — Pomacentridae — 5
iNaturalist ((c) Malcolm Francis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))

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All data

Identification

English name
Starck's demoiselle sourced
Scientific name
Chrysiptera starcki
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Starck's damsel; Starck's demoiselle; Stark's demoiselle; Damselfish verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
7 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Blue sourced
Tail shape
Forked

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
20 verified
Max depth (m)
60 verified
Natural range
Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Japan, Ryukyu Is. and others sourced
Origin
Native

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore
Diet (detail)
Invertebrates, algae and detritus
Territorial
Yes
Activity
Diurnal
Reproduction
Separate sexes
Sexual dimorphism
No
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known.

For anglers

Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish.
Regulations source

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

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

Same genus Chrysiptera

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