Ascension : Conservation Weekly
Submitted by The Islander (Conservation Office) 07.05.2009 (Article Archived on 21.05.2009)

This species has a distinctive yellow tail that attracts a lot of attention. It is a small fish with a very dark body which occasionally flashes a brilliant royal blue if closer to the surface.

LubbocksYellowtail Damselfish

                                                                                             Lubbocks Yellowtail Damselfish

This species has a distinctive yellow tail that attracts a lot of attention. It is a small fish with a very dark body which occasionally flashes a brilliant royal blue if closer to the surface. It is found everywhere in small numbers, but can be seen in shoals off reef cliffs. It’s quite an aggressive little fish, it chases fish much lager than itself, it also is only found on Ascension Island.

Thank you!

Sadly we are to say farewell and thank you to another great volunteer Suzanne Edwards; she has been volunteering within the Green National Park, with the endemic plants, helping with the potting and planting, also have helped with the clearance at Monkey Rock Cemetery. We wish you and your family all the best.