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Blue Chromis

Blue chromis

Chromis cyanea

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Fun Facts

Males in this species will guard their eggs and supply them with nutrients they need.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Blue chromis

Size:

Blue chromis grow to a maximum length of six inches (15 centimeters).

Diet:

These fish feed on groups of plankton floating in the water.

Range & Habitat:

Throughout the western Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, blue chromis inhabit deep coral, outer reef communities.

Details:

Blue chromis are primarily blue in color with a dark stripe near their dorsal fin, large black eyes and a forked tail.