Yellowtail Demoiselle
Neopomacentrus azysron
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A yellowtail damsel that forms small groups on outer reef slopes and in the deeper surge channels, feeding by day in the current. The male tends the eggs stuck to the reef, fanning them until the planktonic young hatch and drift off.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Neopomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218837.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowtail Demoiselle live?
- The Yellowtail Demoiselle (Neopomacentrus azysron) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Yellowtail Demoiselle dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowtail Demoiselle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowtail Demoiselle get?
- The Yellowtail Demoiselle grows to about 7.5 cm.