Ascension : Conservation Weekly
Submitted by The Islander (Conservation Office) 22.02.2007 (Article Archived on 08.03.2007)

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.

CONSERVATION WEEKLY

Prepared by Natasha Williams-Conservation Assistant

LubbocksYellowtail 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.

Lubbocks Yellowtail Damselfish