Sinclair's demoisselle (Chrysiptera sinclairi)

Species facts

Scientific name

Chrysiptera sinclairi

Family

Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like fish)

Class

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Maximum length

5.0

Depth range

1–15 m (3–49 ft)

Environment

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 15 m

Climate

Tropical

Distribution

Western Central Pacific: Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea (Ref. 84037). Re-examination of the type series of Chrysiptera sinclairi revealed that several of the paratypes are actually identifiable as Chrysiptera cymatilis.

Conservation status (IUCN)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)