Sealife guideThe Pomacentridae familyThe taxonomy of marine species

Explore the taxonomy of the sea vertebrates including the cetaceans like the whales or the dolphins, the sea birds, the fish, the sharks and the sea turtles !

The Pomacentridae family includes colorful marine fish, commonly known as damselfish, primarily found in tropical coral reefs around the world. These small fish are notable for their strong territorial behavior, especially when defending their breeding areas or food sources. Crucial for maintaining reef balance, they are also highly valued in aquariums for their vibrant colors and hardiness

Azure damselfish
(Chrysiptera hemicyanea)

Bicolor damselfish
(Stegastes partitus)

Black and gold chromis
(Neoglyphidodon nigroris)

Black axil chromis
(Chromis atripectoralis)

Black damselfish
(Neoglyphidodon melas)

Blacktailed damselfish
(Dascyllus melanurus)

Bleeker's damsel
(Chrysiptera bleekeri)

Blue-axil chromis
(Chromis caudalis)

Blue-green chromis
(Chromis viridis)

Blue chromis
(Azurina cyanea)

Brown chromis
(Chromis multilineata)

Cocoa damselfish
(Stegastes variabilis)

Damselfish
(Chromis chromis)

Dusky damselfish
(Stegastes fuscus)

Eastern clown anemonefish
(Amphiprion percula)

False clownfish
(Amphiprion ocellaris)

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