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Sky-blue Damsel

Chrysiptera cyanea

Description:

A small marine fish that reaches two inches in length. It is typically blue, occasionally with an orange tail.

Habitat:

Taken at Reef HQ, Townsville, QLD, Australia.

Notes:

Chrysiptera cyanea, also known as blue damselfish, sapphire devil, or orangetail blue damselfish, is a popular saltwater aquarium fish from the Indo-Pacific. It is estimated to be the most sold marine aquarium fish in the United States. It grows to a size of 8.5 cm in length.

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KimLomman
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KimLomman

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Sep 29, 2011
Submitted on May 2, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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