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. They have highlights of yellow on their dorsal and tail fin along with a black dot near the base of their tail.