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Starck's demoiselle (Chrysiptera starcki) — Pomacentridae

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
20.0–60.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

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.

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.

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All data

Identification

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

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
7.0 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)
20.0 verified
Max depth (m)
60.0 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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