Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Jewel damselfish
Size:
This fish can grow to 8.3 inches (21 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Jewel damselfish eat hard corals, shrimp, crab, parasites and algae.
Range & Habitat:
In the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea and western Atlantic Ocean, jewel damselfish live near rocky areas, reef communities and sandy bottom habitats.
Details:
Jewel damselfish are mostly yellow in color with a forked tail and specks of bright blue along their dorsal side.