Sapphire devil
📖 Overview
Adults are found amongst rubble and coral of clear sheltered lagoons and subtidal reef flats . They occur in groups of a male and several females or juveniles . Feed on algae, pelagic tunicates and 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): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sapphire devil 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 0 - 10 m . Tropical; 32°N - 30°S, 91°E - 168°W West Pacific: eastern edge of the Indian Ocean and Western Australia to New Guinea, New Britain, Solomon Islands, Marianas and Caroline Islands, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan and Ryukyu Islands.
🌿 Ecology
algae, pelagic tunicates and copepods
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Sapphire devil 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
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 136 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Sapphire devil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue Damsel-fish · Blue Damselfish · Blue Demoiselle · Blue Devil · Cornflower sergeant-major · Cornflower sergeantmajor · Hedley's Damsel-fish · Red Tail Australian Damsel · Sapphire Demoiselle · Sky-blue Damsel · cornflower sargeantmajor · sapphire devil |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la safir |
| 🌍CES | sapínek modrý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Safir jomfrufisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Blauer Korallenfisch |
| 🌍EST | Sinine krüsipter · Sinine rifinäitsik |
| 🇫🇷French | Demoiselle Bleue |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola zaffiro · Damigella zaffiro · Diavolo zaffiro |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Ruri-suzumedai · Rurisuzumedai · ルリスズメダイ |
| 🌍MSA | Betok ekor merah ambon · Blue devil polos |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-azul |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Синяя хризиптера |
| 🌍SMO | Tu'u'u-mo'o · Vaiuli-sama |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Damisela zafiro |
| 🌍THA | ปลาสลิดหินฟ้าหางส้ม · ปลาเปลี่ยนสี · ปลาแดมเซลฟ้าหางส้ม |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 厚殼仔 · 藍刻齒雀鯛 · 藍魔鬼 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abudefduf assimilis | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
| Abudefduf cyaneus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
| Abudefduf sapphirus | Jordan & Richardson | 1908 | Synonym |
| Abudefduf turchesius | Jordan & Seale | 1907 | Synonym |
| Abudefduf uniocellatus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
| Cbrysiptera cyaneus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
| Chryseptera cyanea | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
| Chrysiptera gaimardi | Swainson | 1839 | Synonym |
| Chrysiptera punctatoperculare | Fowler | 1946 | Synonym |
| Glyphidodon assimilis | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
| Glyphidodontops cyaneus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
| Glyphidontops cyaneus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon azureus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon cyaneus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon gaimardii | Swainson | 1939 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon hedleyi | Whitley | 1927 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon uniocellatus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sapphire devil.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 27 records indexed .
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