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The Yellowtip damselfish (Stegastes pictus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The bicolor damselfish is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species is small; juveniles are conspicuously bicoloured with a dark-blue front half and a yellow-orange rear body, adults duller. Adults live on shallow rocky reefs along the Brazilian coast, often around coral and rock formations. As an omnivore it grazes algae and takes small invertebrates and zooplankton. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellowtip damselfish?
The Yellowtip damselfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern. Juveniles strikingly two-coloured (blue in front, orange behind); territorial around fire coral.
Where does the Yellowtip damselfish live?
The Yellowtip damselfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; shallow rocky reefs off the Brazilian coast.
How big does the Yellowtip damselfish get?
The Yellowtip damselfish grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Yellowtip damselfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellowtip damselfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Yellowtip damselfish edible?
The Yellowtip damselfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Stegastes
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