Yellowtail Damsel (juvenile)
Scientific Name: Neoglyphidodon nigroris
Species: Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Black-yellow Damsel, Black and Gold Damselfish, Black and Gold Chromis, Black and Yellow Damsel, Behn's Damsel, Scarface Damsel, Black Mouth Damsel.
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Yellowtail Damsel (juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Pixie Wall - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Yellowtail Damsel (juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Pixie Wall - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Yellowtail Damsel (juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Pixie Wall - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Yellowtail Damsel (juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Pixie Wall - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Description
Also known as Black-yellow Damsel, Black and Gold Damselfish, Black and Gold Chromis, Black and Yellow Damsel, Behn's Damsel, Scarface Damsel and Black Mouth Damsel.
Found singly or in loose groups on inner to outer reef slopes.
They feed on algae and crustaceans.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 3-30m
Western Pacific
Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn. (edit)
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The Yellowtail Damsel (juvenile) is found in or near the Western Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 4 times by user @fishx6
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Yellowtail Damsel (juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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