🐠 Ambon Damsel (Pomacentrus amboinensis)
A Yellow-to-Pale-Mauve Body With Blue Facial Markings • A Fading Juvenile Dorsal Eyespot • A Hardy, Active Beginner Damsel
 
📋 The Ambon Damsel is a colourful, hardy marine fish with a yellow-to-pale-mauve body, blue markings around the eyes and gill plates, and a distinctive dark eyespot near the dorsal fin that fades as the fish matures.
It comes from lagoons, reef slopes, and coastal reefs across the Indo-Pacific, from northwestern Australia to the central Pacific, typically found in small social groups consisting of one mature male guarding a nest site alongside several females. Every Ambon Damsel we ship is feeding well.
Naturally active and hardy, the Ambon Damsel is among the easiest marine fish to keep, making it a popular starting point for new saltwater aquarists. Like most damselfish, it carries a real semi-aggressive streak, particularly toward similarly sized fish or its own species once settled, so thoughtful tankmate selection and adequate space matter more than with fully peaceful species. It reaches 9-10cm, so a 115L tank suits it well.
 
💡 Highlights
💛 Vivid Yellow and Blue Colouration: Bright body with blue facial markings
👁️ Fading Juvenile Eyespot: Distinctive dorsal fin marking that disappears with age
🧠 Exceptionally Hardy: One of the easiest marine fish for beginners
🌿 Fully Reef Safe: Compatible with corals and most reef invertebrates
⚠️ Semi-Aggressive Streak: Territorial once settled, especially toward similar fish