Anemonefishes are a group of damselfishes "that exclusively live symbiotically with sea anemones," researchers said in a July ...

Damselfish's territories cover up to 70% of some reefs. On a healthy coral reef, a balance is maintained between algae and coral. But as reefs deteriorate and overfishing intensifies, algae thrive.

Trumpetfish like to snack on damselfish and shrimp in coral reefs and sea grass beds around the world. But with 20-inch long bodies and conspicuously large snouts, they need tricks to sneak up on ...

‘Antisocial’ damselfish are scaring off cleaner fish customers – and this could contribute to coral reef breakdown. Damselfish have been discovered to disrupt ‘cleaning services’ vital ...

The damselfish, officially Chromis abadhah, is one of 138 animals, fungi and plants from around the world that Academy of Sciences researchers confirmed as new discoveries in 2024.

Fossils from 7,000-year-old Caribbean reefs show a 75% drop in sharks and a rise in prey fish numbers and size.

Damselfish can be fastidious farmers. They prune and cultivate small patches of algae, often no more than half a square meter (5 square feet) in area, ensuring they have a steady food source.

Damselfish come in a range of sizes and colors, and belong to the same family as the well-known clownfish, according to the Ocean Conservancy.Some species are incredibly territorial and will ...

The damselfish did not appear to detect the threat and responded the same way they did to the parrotfish model. Damselfish inspected the model trumpetfish – and rapidly fled from this predator ...

Further studies on fish parenting. While parasite-removal services are often provided by 'cleaner fish', they tend to prefer larger fish. "Given how tiny the damselfish offspring are, these fish ...

Our pet of the week from Animal Allies are 3-year-old Pufferfish and 2-year-old Damselfish! This bonded pair love cozy blankets and gentle pets. They’re looking for a laid back home where they ...

Damselfish come in a range of sizes and colors, and belong to the same family as the well-known clownfish, according to the Ocean Conservancy.Some species are incredibly territorial and will ...