Species FishTernate Chromis

Ternate Chromis

Chromis ternatensis

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Illustration of Ternate Chromis (Chromis ternatensis)

The Ternate Chromis is a small, vibrant blue-green fish with a distinctive yellow stripe along its side. It is known for forming large, social schools in coral reefs.

Habitat
Coral reefs in shallow tropical waters.
Diet
Feeds mainly on zooplankton.
How common
Common

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