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Yellowtail Damselfish Juvenile

Microspathodon chrysurus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark blue with a translucent to whitish tail, changes to yellow with maturity. Brilliant blue dots over the body and fins.

Habitat:

Hunting Caye, Belize
Reef tops; juveniles often inhabit areas of fire coral.

Notes:

Juveniles often inhabit areas of fire coral on reef tops. Juveniles sometimes called jewelfish because of bright blue dots.

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Microspathodon chrysurus

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PublishedNovember 12, 2013

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