South Seas Demoiselle, Chrysiptera taupo (Jordan & Seale, 1906)
Fiji Damsel, South Seas Devil
Introduction
The South Seas Demoiselle is a brightly coloured species that lives in tropical waters of the south-west Pacific.
Identification
The species is bright blue with scattered white spots. The fins and belly are yellow.
Habitat
Tropical coral reefs and inshore areas.
Distribution
South Seas Demoiselles occur in tropical waters of the south-west Pacific. In Australia the species is known from the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
References
- Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.
- Randall, J.E., Allen, G.R. & R.C. Steene. 1997. Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Crawford House Press. Pp. 557.