Chrysiptera rollandi

Chrysiptera rollandi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Chrysiptera
Species: C. rollandi
Binomial name
Chrysiptera rollandi
(Whitley, 1961)

Chrysiptera rollandi is a species of damselfish known by the common name Rolland's demoiselle.

Distribution

The Rolland's demoiselle is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region.[1] It lives on reefs among corals and in lagoons and harbors.

Description

The Rolland's demoiselle is a small size fish and can reach a maximum size of 7.5 cm length.[1] It is dark brown with blue streaks and a cream-colored belly.

It is of some commercial importance in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

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  2. Froese, R. and D. Pauly, Eds. Chrysiptera rollandi. FishBase. 2011.
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