Noun: damselfish 'dam-zul,fish
- Small brilliantly coloured tropical marine fishes of coral reefs
"Damselfish are known for their territorial behaviour and vibrant colours";
- demoiselle [archaic]
Derived forms: damselfishes
Type of: percoid, percoid fish, percoidean
Part of: family Pomacentridae, Pomacentridae
Encyclopedia: Damselfish