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Blacksmith

Chromis punctipinnis

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Fun Facts

The male blacksmith makes a nest and guards the eggs for weeks.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Blacksmith

Size:

These fish can grow to about 13 inches (30 centimeters) long.

Diet:

These fish eat small animals drifting on the current (zooplankton), such as copepods and other crustaceans, along with larvae and eggs.

Range & Habitat:

These fish have been found from California's Monterey Bay down to central Baja California, Mexico.

Details:

Also called the blacksmith chromis, this species of damselfish is dark blue to blackish with darker black spots on the backside and caudal (tail) fin.