Chrysiptera glauca is a very common and attractive fish found in shallow, moderately exposed locations in the Maldives.
Details
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size
Common to 7 cm; max. 10 cm
color
Generally pale blue or light grey. Juveniles with neon blue lines on forehead.
order
Perciformes
family
Pomacentridae
habitat and biology
This species inhabits areas of reef flats that are exposed to a mild to moderate surge of 0.5-2 m. It can be found either alone or in small groups and feeds mainly on benthic algae.
distinctive characters
The dorsal fin has 13 spines and 12-13 rays, the anal fin has 2 spines and 12-13 rays, and the pectoral fin has 17-18 rays. The body depth is 2.2-2.3 in standard length.