Blueline demoiselle
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rubble and rocky outcrops in sand channels of steep outer reef slopes ; also on rich coral and algae mixed rubble-like zones on deep slopes. Usually in small groups, staying close to the substrate . Feed mainly on copepods. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Diurnal species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blueline demoiselle is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 20 - 65 m . Tropical; 30°N - 18°S West Pacific: eastern Indian Ocean (Rowely Shoals), New Guinea, Coral Sea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Guam, and Ryukyu Islands.
🌿 Ecology
copepods
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Blueline demoiselle is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Blueline demoiselle is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Blueline demoiselle has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blueline damselfish · Blueline Demoiselle · Neon Damsel |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Aosujisuzumedai · アオスジスズメダイ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abudefduf caeruleolineatus | Allen | 1973 | Synonym |
| Chryseptera caeruleolineata | Allen | 1973 | Synonym |
| Chrysiptera caeruleolieata | Allen | 1973 | Synonym |
| Glyphidodontops caerulineatus | Allen | 1973 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blueline demoiselle.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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