Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Pseudochromidae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes Genus Chlidichthys | |
Chlidichthys inornatus is a species of fish in the Pseudochromidae family.
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Description
Chlidichthys inornatus is a small sized fish which grows up to 4 cm. Its body has an elongate appearance gently compressed laterally and with prominent eyes. Its body and fins coloration are going from bright yellow to soft grey.
Distribution & habitat
Chlidichthys inornatus is endemic from Sri Lanka, Chagos and Maldives archipelagos in the Indian Ocean.
Biology
Chlidichthys inornatus lives in couple always nearby a shelter on the reef in shallow water. Its diet is carnivorous and composed of small invertebrates and also small fish.
References
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