Fish Sound Library

Microspathodon chrysurus

Family: Pomacentridae

Distribution: Caribbean

We have recorded sounds for this species associated with grazing, as well as other sounds with unknown behavioral context.

Subtle and low frequency sounds may require headphones to hear.

The Smithsonian species pages have additional information on this species (habitat, range, phases, etc.).

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The fish is pursued by Azurina multilineata prior to sound, but exact behavioral context is unclear

Sounds result from bites taken during grazing

Sounds result from bites taken during grazing