Description
This humbug damselfish canvas gives a colorful reef scene a clear striped subject, bringing both pattern and habitat to your wall. It is a good choice when you want more to explore around the main animal. Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed the fish in the Red Sea.
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The humbug damselfish photograph
The photograph places the fish among soft corals with purple and gold tones. Its simple pattern contrasts with the varied shapes around it. Look first at the bands on the body, then at the surrounding coral: the image offers both a close animal portrait and a view of the setting around that subject.
Keeping the reef in the composition gives the humbug damselfish context. The surrounding colors can be useful when choosing where to display the print, while the black and white pattern provides a detail that remains distinct within the broader scene. The horizontal format leaves room for both the fish and its surroundings.
The humbug damselfish gives a viewer an easy place to begin in a scene with many textures. Find the striped body first, then let your attention spread into the surrounding reef. That makes the photograph approachable for someone new to marine life while leaving enough detail for a diver who enjoys examining the wider setting.
Meet the humbug damselfish
The fish is identified as Dascyllus abudafur, the Indian Ocean member of this familiar striped group. It belongs to the damselfish family, Pomacentridae. Its pale body carries three dark transverse bands, a pattern that makes the fish easy to pick out against a colorful background.
This species occurs in the Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea, with a range extending east to the Sunda Shelf. It was once treated as the same species as the Pacific fish Dascyllus aruanus. Genetic and physical differences now distinguish them. One distinguishing feature is a gray to dark patch on the tail, compared with the generally white tail of its Pacific relative.
The FishBase species account for Dascyllus abudafur describes those differences and its distribution. Using the scientific name keeps this humbug damselfish portrait tied to the Indian Ocean species, even where older descriptions use the more familiar name of its Pacific relative.
Your humbug damselfish canvas at home
The room images place the humbug damselfish above an oak bench in a waiting room. The small version leans on the bench, while the larger versions hang on the wall. A similar arrangement can work in an entryway or a seating corner at home, where the image is visible as people arrive.
Let the colors around the fish inform the room without repeating every shade. A plain bench or cabinet gives the reef textures room to remain distinct. If there are other pictures nearby, compare their background detail with this one; several busy scenes may benefit from more space between them.
For an office, consider the view from a guest chair as well as from your desk. The humbug damselfish can act as a clear point of attention within the broader reef, provided a lamp or screen does not interrupt the middle of the image.
A humbug damselfish grouping can also suit someone learning to recognize reef fish. Keep each photograph distinct so the animals’ markings remain easy to compare.
Choose the size for your wall
- 12 × 8 in (30 × 20 cm) : $69 USD
- 30 × 20 in (76 × 51 cm) : $149 USD
- 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm) : $169 USD
All prices are in US dollars. Dimensions may vary by about 3 mm (1/8 in), and the image crop may change slightly between sizes while keeping the subject central. Check the selected option before adding it to your basket.
Use paper to mark the full width and height on your wall, then step back to your usual viewing position. Compare the outline with the furniture below and leave space around nearby lamps or shelves. For a group of photographs, include the gaps between them in your measurement. A room image helps you picture a setting; your own measurements determine which size fits.
Canvas finish and wooden frame
The matte surface of your humbug damselfish canvas gives the photograph a textured surface you can see as you move closer. The image continues around the edges, so the picture has a finished side view as well as a front. Inside, a sustainably sourced pine frame supports the canvas at a depth of 0.75 in (1.9 cm).
The canvas is already stretched, hanging hardware is included, and it arrives ready to hang. A decorative outer frame is not included. You can leave the wrapped edges exposed or add a separate outer frame to coordinate with existing artwork. Allow for that frame’s extra width and height when planning a display.
Explore related photographs
The orchid dottyback canvas print offers a comparison in which purple appears on the fish itself. From the fish canvas prints collection, also consider the Red Sea anemonefish canvas and arc-eye hawkfish canvas for other fish within their surroundings.
Read A Marine Life Identification Guide for New Divers to explore how shapes and markings help distinguish animals. The humbug damselfish can be the starting point for a collection organized around a simple idea: small fish, each shown with the reef space around it.
About Cobi Hay Yacobi
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer whose work centers on underwater life. His experience includes over 20 years of diving and more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. He selects photographs from thousands of images, using underwater cameras, dedicated lighting and patient observation.
The named animal and the place behind this photograph give you a starting point for exploring the work beyond its colors. Read Cobi’s photography background for more about the person behind the camera.
Printing and delivery
Your humbug damselfish canvas is printed to order in the USA with non-toxic latex inks. Printing takes about 3 business days. After printing, estimated delivery is 2-5 business days to the USA or 10-30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. Allow for both stages when planning an occasion; express shipping is not available.
Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, the first canvas costs US$25-US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears at checkout before payment. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.
For a gift going directly to someone else, enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout. You receive an order confirmation by email after payment and a tracking number by email when the canvas ships.
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the humbug damselfish canvas?
Choose a dry, ventilated room away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean the surface only with a soft, dry cloth. Make these conditions part of choosing the display position, especially near a window.
Can I ask about a different size?
Yes. Use our canvas size and framing support to discuss an option outside the listed range before ordering. Include the wall dimensions and the name of this photograph so we can understand the space you have in mind.
Where can I read the return and cancellation terms?
See the Returns & Refunds policy for the terms that apply to your order. Review the selected size, quantity and delivery details before completing payment.
How do I place my order?
To order your humbug damselfish canvas, select an available size and quantity, then add the canvas to your basket. At checkout, provide your name, email, delivery address and phone number. Review the total and correct any errors. Available payment methods are shown there and processed by an authorized payment provider. The contract is formed after payment, when your order is confirmed.
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