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Jewel damselfish

Microspathodon chrysurus

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Fun Facts

Juvenile jewel damselfish begin life a dark blue color then change as they grow.

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.