Goldtail demoiselle
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral-rich areas of sheltered lagoon and inshore coral reefs . They occur in small groups on Acropora patches . 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): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
C. parasema prefers peaceful tank mates and abundant hiding spots, as they are frequently preyed upon in nature. It is a favorite species among aquarists because it is active, but less aggressive than most damselfish. However, these fish will sometimes harass more passive fish in an aquarium. In addition, despite its comparatively peaceful nature, this species can be territorial with members of its own species. They tend to become more aggressive when kept singly. This aggression can sometimes be reduced by keeping them in small groups of odd numbered fish (three to seven). They do show schooling behavior when kept in large groups. Despite its hardy nature, C. parasema also must not be placed in an aquarium with larger predatory fish such as lionfish, and grouper which will often see it as a food source.
🦐 Diet
In captivity, C. parasema shows a preference for spirulina, flake foods, and mysis shrimps. However, they tend to go after most fish foods, whether frozen, freeze dried, or live. These fish tend to feed towards the bottom of the tank.
🥚 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 1 - 16 m . Tropical; 30°N - 13°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Goldtail Demoiselle · Yellow-tail Blue Damselfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la de cua groga |
| 🌍CES | sapínek zlatoocasý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Gulhalet jomfrufisk |
| 🌍EST | Kuldsaba rifinäitsik |
| 🇫🇷French | Demoiselle à queue dorée |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Damigella coda dorata |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Shirikirurisuzumedai · シリキルリスズメダイ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-azul-de-cauda-amarela |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Damisela de cola amarilla |
| 🌍THA | ปลาสลิดหินหางเหลืองนอก · ปลาแดมเซลหางเหลืองนอก |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abudefduf parasema | Fowler | 1918 | Synonym |
| Chryseptera parasema | Fowler | 1918 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 10 records indexed .
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