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Where Does Blue Reef Chromis Live?

Chromis cyanea

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Blue Reef Chromis lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Blue Reef Chromis

Water type
saltwater
Depth
Typically found at depths of 3 to 60 meters (10 to 200 feet), but most commonly observed in shallower reef environments.
Environment
Coral reefs, particularly in areas with strong currents and abundant zooplankton. They form large, active schools above the reef structure, retreating into crevices when threatened.
Geographic range
Western Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Florida, and Bermuda. Its range extends from Florida and Bermuda south to the northern coast of South America.

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