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.