damselfish
/ˈdæmzəlˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A small, brightly colored fish that lives in warm ocean waters, often found near coral reefs.
- While snorkeling, we saw a blue damselfish darting among the coral.
- Many people keep damselfish in saltwater aquariums because of their vibrant colors.
- The damselfish is known for guarding its eggs fiercely against larger fish.