This species was previously known as Chrysiptera leucopoma, but it has since been discovered that Chrysiptera brownriggii, described from Sri Lanka, is the older valid name.
Details
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size
Max. 7.5 cm
color
Two colour varieties of phases. One is dark brown with two white bars on body and a yellow bar on gill cover. The other is yellow with blue band from above eye to upper caudal peduncle (may be interrupted below rear part of dorsal fin).
This species is found in areas with waves up to 2 meters high, often near the reef crest or algal ridge. It can be seen alone or in small groups, and its diet consists mainly of algae and crustaceans.
distinctive characters
The dorsal fin has 13 spines and 12-13 rays, the anal fin has 2 spines and 11-13 rays, and the pectoral rays range from 17-19. The body depth is 2.2-2.5 times the standard length.