Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Brown chromis
Size:
These fish are commonly found at a foot (12 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Brown chromis feed on groups of plankton near coral reef communities.
Range & Habitat:
Found in the Gulf of Mexico, western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, brown chromis fish live near steep slopes and patches of coral reefs.
Details:
Brown chromis are largely silver/gray in color, despite their name. Male brown chromis are devoted parents, guarding their eggs and ensuring they receive the nutrients they need until hatching. They primarily feed on plankton, using their fine gill rakers to filter food from the water.