Chrysiptera traceyi (Woods & Schultz, 1960)
Tracey's demoiselle
Chrysiptera traceyi
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae
Max. size:  4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 40 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Marshall and the Caroline Islands; may also occur in the Philippines. Reported from the Mariana Islands (Ref. 9710). Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-12
Biology:  Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs from below the effects of the surge to 40 m (Ref. 1602). They occur singly or in small groups that remain close to the bottom and may feed on algae and zooplankton (Ref. 1602). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 September 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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