Canary damsels have large eyes, and is primarily black to brownish black, with lighter colors on the … See more

Canary damsels are commonly associated with rocky inshore areas of the eastern Atlantic Ocean; specifically, they are found in the waters of Macaronesia (Madeira, Azores, Savage Islands, Canary Islands, Cape Verde) … See more

Canary damsels feed primarily on algae and small invertebrates. See more

The eggs of Canary damsels are demersal and attach to substrates. They are laid in a nest, and protected by the male. See more

The Canary damsel is sometimes harvested for use in saltwater aquaria, but this is done on a very small scale. This, along with a non-fragmented range, no evidence of population decline and the fact that the Ca… See more

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