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Yellowtail Reef Fish

Chromis enchrysurus

Also known as: Caribbean Chromis, Yellowtail Chromis

Adult
@fishx6 · Bonaire - Andrea 1, Caribbean Netherlands · November 20101 / 1
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Overview

Found in small schools, close to small outcrops, over steep slopes and outer patch 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.

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How to identify

Behaviour
schooling

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Atlantic, Caribbean
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Found in small schools, close to small outcrops, over steep slopes and outer patch reefs.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusChromis
    7. speciesChromis enchrysurus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)