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Sunshine Chromis

Sunshinefish

Chromis insolata

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Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Sunshinefish

Size:

This fish species reaches a maximum length of 6.3 inches (16 centimeters).

Diet:

Sunshinefish feed on plankton near coral reef communities.

Range & Habitat:

In the Gulf of Mexico, western Atlantic ocean and Caribbean Sea, sunshine fish can be found in coastal, shallow coral reef communities, rocky and soft bottom habitats.

Details:

Sunshinefish are small and olive green to yellow in color. They have white bellies and a forked tail. Male sunshinefish play a significant role in reproduction by guarding the eggs and supplying them with the nutrients they need until they hatch.