Chrysiptera galba

Chrysiptera galba
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Chrysiptera
Species:
C. galba
Binomial name
Chrysiptera galba
(Allen & Randall, 1974)
Synonyms
  • Glyphidodontops galbus Allen & Randall, 1974

Chrysiptera galba, commonly known as the canary demoiselle, is a species of damselfish. It is native to the western Pacific Ocean. It reaches 7 centimetres (2.8 in) in length. The male guards and tends the eggs.

In aquarium

It is a rare species which needs special care.

References

  1. ↑ Allen, G.R. (2022). "Chrysiptera galba". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T188526A1887900. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T188526A1887900.en. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2011). "Chrysiptera galba.html". FishBase.
  3. ↑ Youtube <<Advance Marine Aquarium>> Creatures section, Damselfish - Author:Sublanding Fish[2020-06-19]