Scissortail Damselfish (Neopomacentrus cyanomos)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, laterally compressed damselfish with a striking yellow-olive body and prominent black vertical stripes on the head and body. The tail is deeply forked and black, with distinctive white or pale spots along the upper and lower lobes, giving it the "scissortail" common name.
Diet and feeding
In the aquarium, feed a varied diet of high-quality flaked foods, small pellets, and small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and copepods. Offer multiple small feedings daily to match natural grazing behavior. Occasional vegetable matter is beneficial.
Difficulty and care for the Scissortail Damselfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Philippines and Indonesia westward to the Great Barrier Reef and Vanuatu.
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