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|name=Yellowtail Blue Damselfish
 
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|extra_common_names=Yellowtail Blue Damselfish, Yellow-tailed Damsel, Blue Damsel, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Jewelfish, Sheephead, Goldtail Demoiselle
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|species=Chrysiptera parasema
 
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|extra_scientific_names=Chromis xanthurus
 
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|difficulty=M
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== Origin ==
 
== Origin ==
:The Yellowtail Damselfish is commonly spotted in Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and some other islands. They can also be found in Florida in places such as Key Largo, the Molasses Reef.  
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:The Yellowtail Damselfish is commonly spotted in the Western Pacific, including the Solomon Islands, northern Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Ryukyu Islands.  
  
 
        
 
        
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== Environment specifics ==
 
== Environment specifics ==
:Their habitat in the wild is usually on the top of a coral reef. The young ones like to hide among the fire coral.  
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== Identification ==
 
== Identification ==
:The juvenile Yellowtail Damselfish fish has a bright blue body with bright white or blue spots and a yellow tail. The adult is the exact same excluding the bright white or blue spots.
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:The Yellowtail Damselfish is rather straightforward to identify, with a solid blue body and a vibrant yellow tail, along with small black markings by its eyes.
  
 
        
 
        

Latest revision as of 17:50, 15 June 2020

Yellowtail Blue Damselfish

Yellowtaildamsel.jpg
Yellowtail Blue Damselfish

Chrysiptera parasema

76 Litres (20 US G.)

5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-10 °d

2:3 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

2-5 years

Family

Pomacentridae

This animal is available captive bred





Additional names

Yellowtail Blue Damselfish, Yellow-tailed Damsel, Blue Damsel, Yellowtail Demoiselle, Goldtail Demoiselle

Additional scientific names

Chromis xanthurus


Origin[edit]

The Yellowtail Damselfish is commonly spotted in the Western Pacific, including the Solomon Islands, northern Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Ryukyu Islands.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Reef compatible. Not aggressive towards invertebrates. A medium to large sized tank can house a group of these fish, but they can get aggressive amongst each other if enough space and hiding places are not provided.


Diet[edit]

The diet of a Yellowtail Damselfish are invertebrates, algae on dead coral, zooplankton, plant material.


Environment specifics[edit]

Their habitat in the wild is usually on the top of a coral reef. Young indviduals like to hide among fire coral.


Behaviour[edit]

An active and hardy reef dweller. Relatively peaceful but can be aggressive towards conspecifics in small confines.


Identification[edit]

The Yellowtail Damselfish is rather straightforward to identify, with a solid blue body and a vibrant yellow tail, along with small black markings by its eyes.

Pictures[edit]

Aquarium specimen:

External links[edit]