Yellowtail Damselfish

Microspathodon chrysurus

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

120 m

Description

Microspathodon chrysurus (Jewel damselfish) is a Damselfish from the Western Atlantic. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It is probably the most aggressive of all Damselfish, and should be kept with fish substantially larger and more robust than itself. Other names: Marine Jewelfish (not to be... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Bermuda Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico Costa Rica Honduras East +35 more in Seabook

Colors

brown

grey

yellow

green

blue

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Couple

Solitary

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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