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Yellowback basslet

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Fun Facts

This fish species is hermaphroditic, meaning they experience sex change from female to male at some point in their lifespan. 

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Yellowback basslet

Size:

Yellowback basslets grow to 5 inches (13 centimeters) in length.

Diet:

These fish are carnivorous, meaning they eat only animal matter. The majority of their diet consists of zooplankton.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indo-West Pacific, yellowback basslets inhabit lagoons and areas of patch reef.

Details:

Male yellowback basslets have a violet body with yellow coloring back to the base of their tail. Females are lavender in color with a yellow back and tail fin.