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Alexander's Damsel
Pomacentrus alexanderae
Springer's Demoiselle
Chrysiptera springeri
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Found in
- 7 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- blackbluepurple
Chrysiptera springeri is a species of damselfish. It is native to the western Pacific Ocean, where it occurs in the tropical waters of Indonesia and the Philippines.
Description
It reaches 5.5 centimeters in length and is variable in color. It has a brilliant blue coloration with black outlined fins. This species can quickly turn completely black when stressed which allows them to evade predators.
Distribution
Western Pacific: Indonesia (Moluccas and Flores) and Philippines.
Habitat
Adults inhabit coral-rich areas of sheltered lagoon and inshore coral reefs. Seen with similar yellow-tailed species, often on the same coral patches. Mostly found in aggregations on coastal reef slopes with low Acropora patches on sand to 30 m. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs. Diurnal species.
Similar species
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Ambon Chromis
Chromis amboinensis
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Ambon Damsel
Pomacentrus amboinensis
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Atlantic Sergeant Major
Abudefduf saxatilis
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Barhead Damsel
Neoglyphidodon thoracotaeniatus
Bengal Sergeant
Abudefduf bengalensis
Questions
Is Springer's Demoiselle dangerous?
Springer's Demoiselle has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Springer's Demoiselle?
How deep does Springer's Demoiselle live?
Springer's Demoiselle can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.
