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Bluespot demoiselle (Pristotis cyanostigma) — Pomacentridae

Bluespot demoiselle

Pristotis cyanostigma
Family: Pomacentridae

The Bluespot demoiselle (Pristotis cyanostigma) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 11 cm.

Length
11 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
5.0–10.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

Description

The bluespot demoiselle is a small reef fish (Pomacentridae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a grey-blue body with fine light-blue spots. Unlike many damsels it lives mainly above open sand and rubble flats near reefs, where it picks zooplankton from the current in loose groups. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Bluespot demoiselle?

The Bluespot demoiselle has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Bluespot demoiselle live?

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

How big does the Bluespot demoiselle get?

The Bluespot demoiselle grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.

Is the Bluespot demoiselle dangerous to humans?

No, the Bluespot demoiselle is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Blauwstip-juffer sourced
English name
Bluespot demoiselle sourced
Scientific name
Pristotis cyanostigma
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Bluedotted damsel verified

Appearance

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

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
5.0 verified
Max depth (m)
10.0 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 Pristotis

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