Yellow-tailed Damselfish (Sectator ocyurus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Sectator ocyurus
- Common name
- Yellow-tailed Damselfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Kyphosidae
- Genus
- Sectator
- Size
- 15–25 cm
- Depth
- 3–35 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, schooling
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
Description
Sectator ocyurus reaches 25 cm. Damselfish (Pomacentridae) endemic East Pacific & Galapagos. Pale gray-yellow dark, compact body. Dense schools around corals. Zooplanktivore, less territorial (vs Stegastes). Coral reef 3-35 m. Little threatened = LC. Subtly colored, chaotic group. Less known popularity vs Chromis/Abudefduf.
Photo of Yellow-tailed Damselfish
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Yellow-tailed Damselfish?
- Yellow-tailed Damselfish (Sectator ocyurus) reaches 15–25 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Yellow-tailed Damselfish?
- Yellow-tailed Damselfish is found between 3–35 m deep.
- Is the Yellow-tailed Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Yellow-tailed Damselfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Yellow-tailed Damselfish?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the family Kyphosidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 282744)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2381190)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia