Galapagos damselfish [Azurina eupalama]
Description
The Galapagos damselfish, or Azurina eupalama, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Pomacentridae. It was first described by Jordan and McGregor in 1898. It is a small, planktivorous fish that was once abundant in the area of the Galapagos Islands, but it is now considered critically endangered. Its color is typically a deep blue, similar to the color of the ocean's depths. The Galapagos damselfish prefers a rocky reef habitat, and it exhibits diurnal behavior, meaning it is active during the day and rests at night.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Damselfishes
Pomacentridae
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| Genus |
Azurina
Azurina
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