Damselfish
PomacentridaeFeisty little reef residents, from the iconic clownfish sheltering in anemones to Mediterranean damselfish guarding their algae patches. Don't be surprised if a tiny one charges your mask — they're famously territorial.
Last updated April 2026
Canary damselfishAbudefduf luridus2 photos
A stocky, dark damselfish with a blunt head, found in Canary Islands and Macaronesian waters. Dusky grey-brown body, sometimes with faint vertical bars.
Territorial on rocky reefs, often seen chasing other fish away from its algae patch.
© Jouni Kuisma
© Jouni Kuisma
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