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damselfish

damselfish \damselfish\ n. small brilliantly colored tropical marine fishes of coral reefs.

Syn: demoiselle.

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damselfish

n. Any of a number of fish in the Pomacentridae family.

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damselfish

  1. n. small brilliantly colored tropical marine fishes of coral reefs [syn: demoiselle]

  2. [also: damselfishes (pl)]

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Damselfish

Damselfishes comprise the family Pomacentridae except those of the genera Amphiprion and Premnas, which are the anemonefishes. They can grow up to long. While most are marine, a few species inhabit the lower stretches of rivers in fresh water. Damselfish usually have bright colors.

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There were lobsters under every rock, schools of parrotfish, angelfish, triggerfish, surgeonfish, damselfish, hogfish, porgies, even occasional groupers.