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Damselfish
Damselfish are fish within the subfamiliesAbudefdufinae, Chrominae, Lepidozyginae, Pomacentrinae, and Stegastinae within the familyPomacentridae.
Most species within this group are relatively small, although the four largest species (Hypsypops rubicundus, Microspathodon bairdii, M. dorsalis and Nexilosus latifrons) can reach 30 cm (12 in) in length. Most damselfish species exist only in marine environments, but a few inhabit brackish or fresh water. These fish are found globally in tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters.