Yellowtail Dascyllus
Dascyllus flavicaudus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–40 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A damselfish of coral and rocky reefs that hovers above the bottom picking zooplankton from the water by day. It begins life female and can change to male, and spawning pairs leave their eggs stuck to the reef for the male to guard.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Dascyllus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278450.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowtail Dascyllus live?
- The Yellowtail Dascyllus (Dascyllus flavicaudus) is typically found at 3–40 m.
- Is the Yellowtail Dascyllus dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowtail Dascyllus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowtail Dascyllus get?
- The Yellowtail Dascyllus grows to about 12 cm.