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Green Chromis

Bluegreen chromis

Chromis viridis

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Fun Facts

During breeding season, males will create nests to attract females. They also protect the nest once the eggs have been laid.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Bluegreen chromis

Size:

The bluegreen chromis can grow to a maximum length of four inches (10 centimeters).

Diet:

Bluegreen chromis fish feed on phytoplankton floating in their environment.

Range & Habitat:

Throughout the Indo-Pacific, the bluegreen chromis can be found near reef flats and lagoons.

Details:

As their name suggests, bluegreen chromis have iridescent scales that change from blue to green when sunlight reflects off of them. They have small, oval-shaped bodies with deeply forked tails.