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Three-Spot Domino Damselfish

Three-Spot Domino Damselfish

Black with white saddle across nape and white spot on mid upper back; both diminish with age/size. Despite the likelihood that many are captured with cyanide, Three-Spot Domino Damselfish are the #3 marine aquarium fish imported into the U.S. Captive breeding has been... Read More
Blue Damselfish

Blue Damselfish

Blue body and fins; black band from snout to eye; females with black spot on rear dorsal fin; males with scattered tiny yellow/white spots and yellow/orange tail.  Commercial level captive-breeding is possible. Trade incentives to do so are hindered by a number of... Read More
Blue-Green Chromis

Blue-Green Chromis

Pale blue/green with no markings; distinct forked tail. Commercial level captive-breeding is possible. Trade incentives to do so are hindered by a number of market factors favoring wild-caught. Despite the likelihood that many are captured with cyanide, Blue-Green... Read More
Four-Stripe Damselfish

Four-Stripe Damselfish

White with 3 black bars and black tail tip, giving the appearance of 4 bars/stripes. Black tail tip distinguishes it from Three-Stripe Damselfish. Attempts at captive breeding have been unsuccessful. Like other damselfishes listed here, the Four-Stripe Damselfish is... Read More
Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish

Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish

Yellow body with black upper and white lower head; small black spot on anal fin just below tail base. Like most butterflyfishes, once finding a mate, they may pair up for life. Captive breeding has been successful at the experimental level only. Harvesting by the... Read More