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Biology

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Adults are found among live corals of sheltered lagoon and inshore reefs (Ref. 1602). Feed on zooplankton (Ref. 1602). They occur solitary or in pairs (Ref. 48636). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).

Allen, G.R. 1991 Damselfishes of the world. Mergus Publishers, Melle, Germany. 271 p. (Ref. 7247) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=7247&speccode=11793

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Distribution

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Western Central Pacific: Borneo, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, and Palau.

Allen, G.R. 1991 Damselfishes of the world. Mergus Publishers, Melle, Germany. 271 p. (Ref. 7247) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=7247&speccode=11793

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Physical Description

Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 12 - 13

Myers, R.F. 1991 Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p. (Ref. 1602) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=1602&speccode=4306

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Size

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Maximum size: 90 mm NG

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Max. size

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9.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710))

Lieske, E. and R. Myers 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p. (Ref. 9710) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=9710&speccode=13770

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Diagnostic Description

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Small juveniles brilliant blue and gradually changing to adult pattern (Ref. 48636).

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: Candaraman Island (East); North Balabac Strait, Candaraman Island, Palawan, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Balabac Strait, Sulu Sea, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 5
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Endeavor Strait; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Endeavor Strait; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Endeavor Strait; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: (Oceania: P.I.) Romblon Harbor, Romblon, Philippines, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Type for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: (Oceania: P.I.) Romblon Harbor, Romblon, Philippines, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Type: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Ramblon Harbor, Philippines, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Port Matalvi, Luzon; Off Western Luzon, Luzon, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Port Matalvi, Luzon; off Western Luzon, Luzon, Zambales, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Port Matalvi, Luzon; off Western Luzon, Luzon, Zambales, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Endeavor Strait; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Taytay, Palawan, Philippines, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Endeavor Strait, Relinquish Head to Nalinbungan Pt.; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 6
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Endeavor Strait, Relinquish Head to Nalinbungan Pt.; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 6
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Endeavor Strait, Relinquish Head to Nalinbungan Pt.; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 6
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Endeavor Strait, Relinquish Head to Nalinbungan Pt.; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 6
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Endeavor Strait, Relinquish Head to Nalinbungan Pt.; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 6
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Endeavor Strait, Relinquish Head to Nalinbungan Pt.; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 6
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: Burias Id., Port Busin., Luzon, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 5
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Preparation: Dry Osteological Specimen
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Romblon Harbor (Reef south of Agbatan Pt.); Vicinity of Romblon., Romblon Island, Romblon, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 2 to 5
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: San Miguel Harbor; Between Burias and Luzon, Philippines, San Miguel Bay, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: East coast of Luzon, San Bernardino Strait to San Miguel Bay; Balicuatro Islands, Biri Channel (Southern Biri Island), Biri Island, Balicuatro Islands, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 4
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1907
Locality: Philippines, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: Machesi Island (Southwest); Eastern Palawan and vicinity, Machesi Island (Makesi Island), Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Sulu Sea, Pacific
Depth (m): 2 to 4
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Ryada Bay, Philippines, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: Danawano & Amil I., Danawan Id., Vicinity of Darvel Bay, Borneo, Dyn., Borneo, Sabah, Malaysia, Pacific
Depth (m): 1 to 6
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: East coast of Luzon, San Bernardino Strait to San Miguel Bay, Batan Id., southwest of Batan, Luzon, Philippines, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Nakoda Bay, Palawan Id., River (Unnamed), SE. of Maricaban Id., Palawan, Philippines, Nakoda Bay, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Port Busin, Busin Harbor; Between Burias and Luzon, Burias Island, Masbate, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 2 to 9
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Mantacao Island; Vicinity of Western Bohol, Mantacao Island, Bohol Islands, Bohol, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Santa Cruz Island, Marinduque; Between Marinduque and Luzon, Santa Cruz Island, Marinduque, Philippines, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: Pendik Island; Butan Strait, Pendik Island, Indonesia, Butan Strait, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Bolalo Bay; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Bolalo Bay, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Bolalo Bay; Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Bolalo Bay, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: (Oceania: P.I.) Romblon Harbor, Romblon, Philippines, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: Great Tobea Island; Butan Strait, Great Tobea Island, Suluwesi Island, Sulwesi Tenggara, Indonesia, Moluccas, Butan Strait, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: Machesi Island (Southwest); Eastern Palawan and vicinity, Machesi Island (Makesi Island), Palawan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Sulu Sea, Pacific
Depth (m): 2 to 4
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Malampaya Sound, Palawan Island; Endeavor Strait, Taytay, Palawan, Philippines, Malampaya Sound, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: Port Busin, Burias Island, Burias Island, Masbate, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 6
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Romblon Harbor (Reef south of Agbatan Pt.); Vicinity of Romblon., Romblon Island, Romblon, Philippines, Pacific
Depth (m): 2 to 5
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: North of Celebes; Talisse Island, east, Talisse Island (Talisei Island), Suluwesi Island, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia, Moluccas, Celebes Sea, Pacific
Depth (m): 3 to 5
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1909
Locality: Sacol Id., Northeast, East of Zamboanga, Dyn., Sacol Island, Mindanao Group, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Pacific
Depth (m): 4 to 5
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Palawan Island, Ulugan Bay, Palawan, Philippines, Ulugan Bay, South China Sea, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Paratype for Chrysiptera oxycephala
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1908
Locality: Linapacan Island, Malcochin Harbor; Linapacan Strait, Linapacan Island, Palawan, Philippines, Philippine Archipelago, Linapacan Strait, South China Sea, Pacific
Vessel: Albatross

Paratype: Fowler, H. W. & Bean, B. A. 1928. Bulletin of the United States National Museum. No. 100: 149.

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Ecology

Habitat

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Depth range based on 13 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 7 samples.

Environmental ranges
  Depth range (m): 1 - 18
  Temperature range (°C): 28.384 - 29.205
  Nitrate (umol/L): 0.062 - 0.617
  Salinity (PPS): 32.848 - 34.393
  Oxygen (ml/l): 4.216 - 4.641
  Phosphate (umol/l): 0.105 - 0.340
  Silicate (umol/l): 1.568 - 3.389

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Depth range (m): 1 - 18

Temperature range (°C): 28.384 - 29.205

Nitrate (umol/L): 0.062 - 0.617

Salinity (PPS): 32.848 - 34.393

Oxygen (ml/l): 4.216 - 4.641

Phosphate (umol/l): 0.105 - 0.340

Silicate (umol/l): 1.568 - 3.389

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Depth: 1 - 16m.
From 1 to 16 meters.

Habitat: reef-associated.

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Environment

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reef-associated; non-migratory; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 16 m (Ref. 7247)

Allen, G.R. 1991 Damselfishes of the world. Mergus Publishers, Melle, Germany. 271 p. (Ref. 7247) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=7247&speccode=11793

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Trophic Strategy

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Found among live corals of sheltered lagoon and inshore reefs. Feeds on zooplankton.

Myers, R.F. 1991 Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p. (Ref. 1602) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=1602&speccode=4306

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Life History and Behavior

Life Cycle

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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).

Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen 1966 Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p. (Ref. 205) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=205&speccode=1256

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Conservation

Threats

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Not Evaluated

IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006. http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=57073

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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems

Benefits

Importance

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aquarium: commercial

Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott 1991 World fishes important to North Americans. Exclusive of species from the continental waters of the United States and Canada. Am. Fish. Soc. Spec. Publ. (21):243 p. (Ref. 4537) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=4537&speccode=1255

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