Yellowfin Damsel, Chrysiptera flavipinnis (Allen & Robertson, 1974)

ANIMAL SPECIES:Yellowfin Damsel, Chrysiptera flavipinnis (Allen & Robertson, 1974)

The Yellowfin Damsel is blue on the sides of the body and pale below. The species occurs in tropical and some temperate marine waters of the south-western Pacific.

Identification

The Yellowfin Damsel is blue on the sides of the body and pale below. The upper sides, caudal peduncle and dorsal fin are yellow.

Size range

The species grows to 8.5 cm in length.

Distribution

The Yellowfin Damsel occurs in tropical and some temperate marine waters of the south-western Pacific. In Australia it is known from the northern Great Barrier Reef to the southern coast of New South Wales.

Habitat

It is found on rubble areas and coral outcrops on sand.

Classification

Species:: flavipinnis
Genus:: Chrysiptera
Family:: Pomacentridae
Order:: Perciformes
Class:: Actinopterygii
Subphylum:: Vertebrata
Phylum:: Chordata
Kingdom:: Animalia

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References

Allen, G.R. 1991. Damselfishes of the World. Mergus. Pp. 271. Allen, G.R. 1997. Marine Fishes of Tropical Australia and South-east Asia. Western Australian Museum. Pp. 292.
Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
Randall, J.E., Allen, G.R. & R.C. Steene. 1997. Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Crawford House Press. Pp. 557.

Mark McGrouther , Collection Manager, Ichthyology
Last Updated: 10 June 2010

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