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Yellowtail Damselfish
About Yellowtail Damselfish
Yellowtail Damselfish is a fish known for its yellow tail and blue color. This beautiful fish likes to eat plankton, algae, small crustaceans, and processed foods. Since it eats algae, it is advantageous because it will protect the coral reef wall.
On the other hand, Yellowtail Damselfish can be kept in a large aquarium by adding many hiding places. Although it likes to hide a lot, this fish can turn aggressive when its territory is disturbed.
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Common Name
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Yellowtail blue damsel, Goldtail demoiselle, Yellowtail demoiselle
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Chrysiptera parasema
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Species
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Chrysiptera parasema
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Genus
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Chrysiptera
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SubFamily
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Cricetinae
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Family
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Pomacentridae
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SuperFamily
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Pomacentridea
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SubOrder
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Perciformes
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Order
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Blenniiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Yellowtail Damselfish |
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Color
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Yellow
Blue
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Dorsal Fins
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Tank Level
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All Levels |
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Min Height
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1.75 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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74°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coral
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Yellowtail Damselfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Yellowtail Damselfish. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Bermuda
Brazil
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