Chrysiptera glauca
| Scientific name | Chrysiptera glauca |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Cuvier |
| Year of description | 1830 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Chrysiptera |
Introduction
Chrysiptera glauca is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size11.5 cm
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size11.5 cm
How to recognize Chrysiptera glauca ?
Chrysiptera glauca measures around 8 cm. The dominant males can however reach 11.5 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly bleu body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with alguivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Chrysiptera glauca is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with alguivorous tendency .
Although slightly territorial, Chrysiptera glauca is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species. It should be noted that it is sometimes less tolerant with its conspecifics.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Chrysiptera glauca is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 3 m
Biotope presentation
Chrysiptera glauca is most often found at a depth between 0m and 3m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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