The blue damselfish, Chrysiptera cyanea

Top: A fish with bright blue coloration lies on a white surface. Bottom: A coral reef filled with bright blue fish.

The blue damselfish, Chrysiptera cyanea, is commonly found in Okinawa and across the Indo-Pacific region. It can be easily identified by its striking blue color. The fish specimen (top) was collected from a sampling site in Sesoko (bottom).

The blue damselfish, Chrysiptera cyanea, is commonly found in Okinawa and across the Indo-Pacific region. It can be easily identified by its striking blue color. The fish specimen (top) was collected from a sampling site in Sesoko (bottom).

Date:
13 April 2023

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