Humbug Damselfish Photo T-Shirt

Description

The Humbug Damselfish T-Shirt brings crisp black-and-white bands into a lively patch of reef color. Cobi Hay Yacobi’s photograph keeps the small fish and its surroundings connected, with painted water opening around them. It gives an everyday outfit a specific underwater place to look into.

Humbug Damselfish T-Shirt: the design

The striped fish and colorful corals keep their photographic detail while the surrounding water becomes blue and turquoise brushstrokes with warm color accents. Along the coral’s left and lower edges, the design fades gradually into scattered paint marks. A small 2Dive logo sits below the artwork.

Meet the humbug damselfish

The humbug damselfish is Dascyllus abudafur, a member of the damselfish family Pomacentridae. Three dark bands cross its pale body. This Indian Ocean species occurs in the Red Sea and eastward to the Sunda Shelf. Its striped pattern is a useful starting point when looking at the photograph.

Once grouped with the Pacific species Dascyllus aruanus, it is now distinguished by genetic and physical differences. A gray to dark tail patch is one distinction from its relative’s generally white tail. The FishBase account for Dascyllus abudafur explains the identification and range. That name connects this portrait to the Indian Ocean fish.

A small fish with a whole reef around it

The humbug damselfish gives the design a simple pattern to recognize before you notice the more varied surroundings. That makes the shirt easy to enjoy at a glance, with further detail for anyone who comes closer. Pair it with plain clothing if you want the reef scene to carry the outfit’s color.

For a gift, consider someone who likes photographs that keep an animal connected to its habitat. The humbug damselfish is part of a setting, giving the design a sense of place as well as a subject. It can recall the habit of looking carefully around coral on a dive, even on a day spent far from the water.

Cotton, printing and delivery

A Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex jersey short-sleeve T-shirt provides the retail fit for this photo-based design. The fabric is 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton in White, Black and Navy, weighing 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²). It is light and breathable. Tapered shoulders and side seams accompany the crew neck’s ribbed knit collar and a tear-away label.

The shirt blank originates in Honduras. Bella+Canvas is part of the Fair Labor Association and is Platinum WRAP certified. REACH certification also applies to the shirt.

The design is printed on the front to order in the USA by our print partner using direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. On L to 5XL, the full print area, including the small 2Dive logo, measures approximately 12.31 x 10.00 in (31.3 x 25.4 cm). Proportional scaling on smaller shirts is about 91% on M, 82% on S and 75% on XS.

Your order includes free shipping to the USA, Canada and Australia. After printing, delivery takes about 2-5 business days within the USA or 10-30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible destinations. These are estimates; express shipping is unavailable.

For other countries offered at checkout, shipping is US$12 for the first shirt plus US$8 for each additional item. The total appears before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The shop does not ship to the EU, EEA or UK. Allow time for production before counting the delivery period, especially for a gift.

Choose your fit

Select from XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL. Before ordering, lay a T-shirt that fits you well flat. Measure straight across its chest below the armholes, then down from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem. Compare those dimensions with the printer’s tables, using the flat width and length columns.

Inches

Size	Chest width (flat)	Chest all round	Length	Sleeve
XS	16.5	33	27	8.6
S	18	36	28	8.9
M	20	40	29	9.2
L	22	44	30	9.5
XL	24	48	31	9.7
2XL	26	52	32	10
3XL	28	56	33	10.4
4XL	30	60	34	10.8
5XL	32	64	35	11.2

Centimeters

Size	Chest width (flat)	Chest all round	Length	Sleeve
XS	41.9	83.8	68.6	21.8
S	45.7	91.4	71.1	22.6
M	50.8	101.6	73.7	23.4
L	55.9	111.8	76.2	24.1
XL	61	121.9	78.7	24.6
2XL	66	132.1	81.3	25.4
3XL	71.1	142.2	83.8	26.4
4XL	76.2	152.4	86.4	27.4
5XL	81.3	162.6	88.9	28.4

Size measurements are subject to variation of up to 1.5 in (3.8 cm).

Compare the table columns using one unit system throughout. Sleeve length can help you compare the overall shape with a shirt you already enjoy wearing. If you prefer more room through the body, use a reference shirt with that same amount of ease rather than assuming your usual letter size will give the result you want.

Choose your humbug damselfish shirt color

White, Black and Navy are available at $44.99 USD in every listed size. Choose the fit and background color you prefer without a size surcharge.

The humbug damselfish has a clear striped pattern within a more colorful scene. White gives the whole design a light surround, Black emphasizes the coral colors, and Navy relates to the painted water. Compare the fading edges in each front view, then choose the color that fits your favorite shorts or jeans without competing with the reef artwork.

Care for your shirt

Machine wash cold, up to 30 °C (86 °F). Use non-chlorine bleach only if needed. Tumble dry low, iron on medium heat and do not dry clean.

More photographs to consider

Find this reef scene for your wall as the Humbug Damselfish (Dascyllus abudafur) Canvas Print, with the same striped fish among the corals.

Compare the reef colors with the orchid dottyback canvas print, where purple is on the fish. For an introduction to recognizing marine animals, read A Marine Life Identification Guide for New Divers.

Browse the fish photo T-shirts collection to compare subjects. For two more options, see Coral Hind and Cleaner Wrasse Photo T-Shirt and Purple Orchid Dottyback Blue Brushwork Photo T-Shirt. Open the product views side by side and choose the composition you most want to return to.

The photographer behind the image

Marine nature photographer Cobi Hay Yacobi has spent over 20 years diving, completing more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. His specialty is underwater photography, using dedicated lighting and observation to make images of marine life.

Visit Cobi Hay Yacobi’s photographer profile to explore his diving background and approach to underwater photography. This humbug damselfish shirt belongs to his original photographic collection.

Frequently asked questions

Can I send this shirt directly as a gift?

Yes. Enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout. Before placing the order, confirm the size and color they would prefer, so the gift feels like a choice made for them.

What if the shirt arrives damaged or misprinted?

Damaged or misprinted shirts are replaced. Read the Returns & Refunds policy for the terms that apply to this made-to-order product, including returns and cancellations.

Which payment methods can I use?

The available methods appear at checkout. Payments are handled by an authorized payment provider. Review your selected options and the full total before completing payment.

Order your humbug damselfish shirt

Choose the size and color you want for your humbug damselfish shirt, then add the quantity to your cart.

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