ensia
Ensia is a genus of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Pomacentridae, commonly known as damselfish. These fish are native to the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Ensia species are generally small, often brightly colored, and inhabit coral reefs where they feed on algae and small invertebrates. They are known for their territorial behavior, often defending a specific area of the reef.
The genus Ensia was first described by ichthyologist David Starr Jordan in 1887. While the genus has
Species within Ensia are typically characterized by their laterally compressed bodies and a single, continuous dorsal