Yellow-tailed Dascyllus
Dascyllus flavicaudus
Also known as: Black Damselfish, Humbug Damsel, Humbug, Yellowtail Damselfish, Yellowtail Dascyllus
- Black Damselfish
- Humbug Damsel
- Humbug
- Yellowtail Damselfish
- Yellowtail Dascyllus
Overview
Found in harems, close to anemones and coral heads, over rocky areas, of lagoons and coral reefs.
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.
How to identify
- Fins & Tail
- yellow tail
- Behaviour
- harems
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Pacific Ocean
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Found in harems, close to anemones and coral heads, over rocky areas, of lagoons and coral reefs.
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