Chrysiptera leucopoma is a scientific name historically associated with a small marine damselfish of the family Pomacentridae, and it is generally treated in modern taxonomy as a synonym of Chrysiptera brownriggii, commonly known as the surge damselfish. This species is characterized by its close association with shallow reef flats, rubble zones, and surge-influenced reef habitats, where it displays the alert, territorial behavior typical of many damselfishes. When understanding Chrysiptera leucopoma in an aquarium or natural reef context, attention should be given to its taxonomic background, compact but assertive nature, and need for stable marine conditions with suitable shelter, as these points help reveal both the ecological role and observational appeal of this resilient reef fish.
