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 damselfishChrysiptera hemicyanea

Bicolor damselfishStegastes partitus

Black and gold chromisNeoglyphidodon nigroris

Black axil chromisChromis atripectoralis

Black damselfishNeoglyphidodon melas

Blacktailed damselfishDascyllus melanurus

Bleeker's damselChrysiptera bleekeri

Blue-axil chromisChromis caudalis

Blue-green chromisChromis viridis

Blue chromisAzurina cyanea

Brown chromisChromis multilineata

Cocoa damselfishStegastes variabilis

DamselfishChromis chromis

Dusky damselfishStegastes fuscus

Eastern clown anemonefishAmphiprion percula

False clownfishAmphiprion ocellaris
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