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Talbot's demoiselle

Chrysiptera talboti
Family: Pomacentridae

The Talbot's demoiselle (Chrysiptera talboti) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 6 cm.

Length
6 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
3–35 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., China, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia and others

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Description

The Talbot's demoiselle is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm. It has a pink-yellow head, a greyish body and a black spot on the dorsal fin. 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 Talbot's demoiselle?

The Talbot's demoiselle has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly yellow-gold.

Where does the Talbot's demoiselle live?

The Talbot's demoiselle lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., China, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia and others

How big does the Talbot's demoiselle get?

The Talbot's demoiselle grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.

Is the Talbot's demoiselle dangerous to humans?

No, the Talbot'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

Talbot's demoiselle (Chrysiptera talboti) — Pomacentridae — 2
iNaturalist ((c) David R, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Talbot's demoiselle (Chrysiptera talboti) — Pomacentridae — 3
Wikimedia Commons — Cedricguppy - Loury Cédric (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Talbot's demoiselle (Chrysiptera talboti) — Pomacentridae — 4
iNaturalist ((c) Mark Rosenstein, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Talbot's demoiselle (Chrysiptera talboti) — Pomacentridae — 5
iNaturalist ((c) jackmckee50, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))

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All data

Identification

English name
Talbot's demoiselle sourced
Scientific name
Chrysiptera talboti
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Talbot's damsel; Talbot's damselfish; Talbot's demoiselle verified

Appearance

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

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
3 verified
Max depth (m)
35 verified
Natural range
Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., China, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia 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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