Yellow-tail Blue Damsel

Chrysiptera parasema

Habitat & Distribution :  Coral Reef, Western Pacific Ocean

Diet : Zooplankton, small shrimp, and algae

Size : <7 cm

Lifespan : 4-6 years

Description

The Yellow-tail Blue Damselfish (Chrysiptera parasema) is a small, hardy, and vibrant marine fish known for its deep blue to velvety indigo body contrasting with a bright yellow tail and caudal peduncle

Behavior

The Yellow-tail Blue Damselfish (Chrysiptera parasema) is a hardy, active, and moderately aggressive fish, often considered less aggressive than other damselfish, but still territorial

Reproduction

Yellow-tail blue damsels (Chrysiptera parasema) are egg-laying, substrate-spawning fish. Males establish territories, preparing nests on flat surfaces like rock, and are highly territorial, guarding and fanning the adhesive, demersal eggs until they hatch in 2-4 days

Communication & Perception

The yellow-tail blue damsel (Chrysiptera parasema) is a popular saltwater fish known for its bright sapphire blue body and yellow tail, generally inhabiting Indo-Pacific reefs. They are considered a hardy, relatively peaceful, and social species compared to other damsels, often kept in small groups.

Predator

groupers, snappers, lionfish, and triggerfish