Description

The Jewel Damselfish or Yellowtail Damselfish (Microspathodon Chrysurus) is a Damselfish from the Western Atlantic. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade, where it is known as the Marine Jewelfish (not to be confused with the freshwater Cichlid, known as the Jewelfish). It grows to a size of 8.3″ inches in length. When juvenile it has brilliant metallic blue spots on a dark blue back ground.

The Jewel Damselfish or Yellowtail Damselfish is probably the most aggressive of all Damselfish, and should be kept with fish substantially larger and more robust than itself.