Damselfish

About Damselfish:

• Damselfish is any of about 250 species of small, primarily tropical marine fishes of the family Pomacentridae (order Perciformes) found in the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.
• Damselfishes are deep-bodied and usually have forked tails. 
• They resemble the related cichlids and, like them, have a single nostril on each side of the head and have interrupted lateral lines. Damselfishes have two anal spines.
• Many species are brilliantly coloured, often in shades of red, orange, yellow, or blue; most do not exceed a length of about 15 cm (6 inches).
• Damselfishes are lively and quick, and are usually strongly territorial and aggressive.
• Some feed mainly on plant matter or small animals suspended in the water; others are omnivorous.
• Most damselfishes live along reefs, but certain species, the anemone fishes, are noted for living among the stinging tentacles of sea anemones.

Q1: What are cichlids?

Cichlids are a diverse group of freshwater fish belonging to the family Cichlidae, known for their remarkable variety in size, shape, color, and behavior. They are popular in both the wild and aquarium settings due to their unique characteristics.

News: New species of damselfish discovered in deep-sea coral reefs of Maldives

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