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Damselfish
A large family (Pomacentridae) of bony fishes which are abundant and common inhabitants of coral reefs. They possess robust, deep, and laterally compressed bodies. The majority of damselfishes do not have particularly brilliant markings or coloration. Exceptions are the brilliantly coloured anemone fishes, the banded sergant major, and the bright orange garibaldi, Many species of damselfishes are highly territorial.
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- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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