Microspathodon chrysurus (Cuvier, 1830)

Yellowtail damselfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacentridae
Synonyms	Glyphisodon chrysurus, Glyphidodon rudis, Pomacentrus denegatus, ... more
Common names	Yellowtail damsel, Chopita de cola amarilla, Parpatana, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1991. (Ref. 7247)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 21.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); common length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3139)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 0 - 120 m (Ref. 10797), usually 0 - 10 m (Ref. 7247)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 32°N - 5°S

Western Atlantic: southern Florida (USA) and Bermuda through the Caribbean Sea to Brazil (Ref. 40101).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Tail bright yellow. Juveniles dark blue with transparent tail and electric blue spots on side (Ref. 26938). Adults dark yellowish brown, the edges of the scales darker (Ref 13442).

A common (Ref. 9710) territorial species that inhabits coral reefs, juveniles usually encountered among branches of yellow stinging coral, Millepora. Found in very shallow waters of coral reefs, usually near top of outer edge where there are caves, holes, and abundant fire coral (Ref. 26938). Feeds primarily on algae but also on polyps of fire coral (Ref. 3139) and other invertebrate animal material (Ref. 13442). Juveniles occasionally pick parasites from other species of fish (Ref. 3139). Occasionally marketed fresh (Ref. 3139). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Pablico, Grace Tolentino

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