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Rolland's demoiselle (Chrysiptera rollandi) — Pomacentridae

Rolland's demoiselle

Chrysiptera rollandi
Family: Pomacentridae

The Rolland's demoiselle (Chrysiptera rollandi) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 8 cm.

Length
7.5 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
2.0–35.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Rolland's demoiselle is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 7 cm. It has a blue head and forebody that fades to yellow or white towards the rear. 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 Rolland's demoiselle?

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

Where does the Rolland's demoiselle live?

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

How big does the Rolland's demoiselle get?

The Rolland's demoiselle grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.

Is the Rolland's demoiselle dangerous to humans?

No, the Rolland's demoiselle is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Rollands juffer sourced
English name
Rolland's demoiselle sourced
Scientific name
Chrysiptera rollandi
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Bluehead demoiselle; Blue-headed damsel; Rolland's demoiselle verified

Appearance

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

Habitat & distribution

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

Behaviour & biology

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

For anglers

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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