Come identificare Yellow-tailed Damselfish

Per identificare Yellow-tailed Damselfish (Chrysiptera parasema), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

The body is a vivid electric blue, transitioning sharply to a bright yellow caudal fin. The posterior portions of the dorsal and anal fins are also yellow, creating a distinct bicolor pattern. Some individuals may exhibit a slight yellow tint extending onto the posterior body.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Sharp demarcation between blue body and yellow tail/fins, Small size, typically reaching 2.5-3 inches (6-7.5 cm) in length, Laterally compressed body

Pinna dorsale

Single dorsal fin with 13 spines and 10-12 soft rays. The posterior soft-rayed portion is yellow.

Pinna caudale

Forked caudal fin, entirely bright yellow.

Pinna pettorale

Clear to slightly yellowish, relatively small.

Pinne distintive

The striking contrast between the blue body and yellow caudal, posterior dorsal, and anal fins is the primary distinguishing feature.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Coloration

   Look for the unmistakable electric blue body with a sharply contrasting bright yellow caudal fin and posterior dorsal/anal fins. This bicolor pattern is highly characteristic.

2. 2

   Size and Shape

   Small, laterally compressed body, typically under 3 inches. This helps distinguish it from larger damselfish species.

3. 3

   Behavior

   Often seen darting in and out of coral branches or rockwork, exhibiting territorial behavior towards conspecifics or other small fish.

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