Sunday, November 3, 2013

Favorite Marine Animal

Blue Chromis
Scientific name: Chrom viridisis 

Habitat: They live in the Indian and Pacific Oceans among coral reefs

Reproduction: They have their babies in sand and pebbles/ rocks. Male guards the eggs. Eggs hatch in 2-3 days.

Predator/Prey: They eat plankton and unhatched offspring

Endangered/Threatened: No

Issues Affected by: pollution, disappearing reefs

Interesting facts: 
  • colors range from cyan to blue green
  • Schooling fish
  • great for saltwater aquariums
  • peaceful aquarium fish
http://www.tfhmagazine.com/details/fish-of-the-month/chromis-viridis.htm

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