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The Damsel Fish
Damselfish - Chromis chromis
Oval, compressed body. Short head and small mouth. Adults are brownish, while young fish are an almost flourescent shade of blue. Lives around rocky bottoms and near posidonia meadows, from 4-5 metres to 50. Maximum size 15 centimetres.
Damselfish refers to members of the family Pomacentridae, except those of the two genera Amphiprion and Premnas. Other species within the family have common names that include the word 'damselfish', but in almost all cases this is qualified with an adjective or other descriptor.
The average size of such damselfish is around 3 inches (8 centimeters). They are all marine, however, a couple of species are regularly found in the lower stretches of rivers in pure freshwater, and usually have bright colours. Some species of damselfish are able to adapt well in an average aquarium, but others such as the white-spotted damselfish cannot. The diet of a damselfish can include small crustaceans, plankton, and algae.
 Damselfish at the reef |
 Damselfish hunted |
