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Yellow Damselfish

Amblyglyphidodon aureus

Photo by mattsilvia7
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

These orange fish seemed to be protecting a clutch of eggs.

Habitat:

Coral reef in the Watamu Marine Park, Kenya

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Amblyglyphidodon aureus

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow Damselfish

Amblyglyphidodon aureus

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LauraMaria
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LauraMaria
Yellow damselfish often appear golden yellow, and sometimes have those bluish purple spots that got picked up in your picture! They're very beautiful :)
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PublishedMay 4, 2011

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