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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

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow Damselfish

Amblyglyphidodon aureus

Comments (1)

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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