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Yellowtail Damselfish (juvenile)

Microspathodon chrysurus

Seabook: Yellowtail Damselfish (juvenile)

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Max Weight

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 ... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Colors

yellow
blue

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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