Species FishRoyal Gramma

Royal Gramma

Gramma loreto

CommonFish
Illustration of Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)

The Royal Gramma is a strikingly colorful fish, featuring a purple front half and a bright yellow back half. It is often found hiding in crevices and is known for its territorial behavior.

Habitat
Coral reefs and rocky areas.
Diet
Invertebrates and small zooplankton.
How common
Common

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