Yellowtail Damselfish

Jewel Fish (full size)
This is a young Juvenile Yellowtail Damselfish about 2 inches. Photo by Rod 03 Mar 06 in about 20 feet water.
Location was Carysfort Lighthouse, Key Largo, FL
Microspathodon chrysurus

Dark Body; Yellow tail; also called Jewelfish because of gem like dots on juvenile.

I reduced picture size so they would be visible on your screen. Just click on thumbnail for 6 x 4 picture, and name for 10 x 8 full size picture or more info.

Audubon Field Guide; page 550; plate 241;
Reef Fish ID; page 76-77 plate 77;
Back to Yellowtail Damsel Adults...............................

Jewel Fish (full size)
This is a young Juvenile Yellowtail Damselfish about 2 inches. Photo by Rod 03 Mar 06 in about 20 feet water.
Location was Carysfort Lighthouse, Key Largo, FL

Rod Bigelow
Box 13 Chazy Lake
Dannemora, N.Y. 12929

< rodbigelow@netzero.net >

BACK TO FISH PAGE

BACK TO BIGELOW HOME PAGE