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Staghorn Damselfish

This image of a staghorn damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon curacao) was taken by NOAA photographers off the coast of Micronesia. This fish is a member of the family Pomacentridae, which includes damselfishes and the clownfishes. The staghorn damselfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean. It is a small sized fish that can reach a maximum size of about 4 inches (11 centimeters) in length. They feed mainly on small crustaceans.