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Yellowtail Damselfish

Microspathodon chrysurus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Pomacentridae ›Genus: Microspathodon

About

Microspathodon chrysurus (jewel damselfish) is a damselfish from the Western Atlantic. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade, where it is known as the marine jewelfish (not to be confused with the freshwater cichlid, known as the jewelfish) . It grows to a size of 21 cm in length. When juvenile it has brilliant (metallic) blue spots on a dark blue back ground. It is probably the most aggressive of all damselfish, and should be...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellowtail Damselfish?
The scientific name of Yellowtail Damselfish is Microspathodon chrysurus.
What is the conservation status of Yellowtail Damselfish?
The Yellowtail Damselfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Yellowtail Damselfish belong to?
Yellowtail Damselfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellowtail Damselfish belong to?
Yellowtail Damselfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yellowtail Damselfish belong to?
Yellowtail Damselfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Yellowtail Damselfish belong to?
Yellowtail Damselfish belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
What family does Yellowtail Damselfish belong to?
Yellowtail Damselfish belongs to the family Pomacentridae.
What genus does Yellowtail Damselfish belong to?
Yellowtail Damselfish belongs to the genus Microspathodon.