SPECIE NAME:Gomphosus varius
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE:
Bird Wrasse
LOCATION:
Tropical marine waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
HABITAT:
Coral reefs, reef slopes, lagoons, and clear shallow tropical marine waters.
SIZE:
Usually grows to around 20–30 cm in length, with larger individuals reaching approximately 30 cm.
DIET:
Small fish, crustaceans, molluscs, worms, and other small marine organisms.
FACT:
Its long, beak-like snout gives it a distinctive appearance and helps it capture prey around coral reefs.
SPECIE NAME:Chromis viridis
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE:
Blue-Green Chromis / Green Chromis
LOCATION:
Tropical marine waters from the Indian Ocean through the western and central Pacific Ocean.
HABITAT:
Coral reefs, lagoons, and clear shallow waters, particularly around branching corals.
SIZE:
Usually grows to around 7–9 cm in length; weight is small and varies with body size.
DIET:
Plankton, small crustaceans, and other tiny organisms drifting in the water column.
FACT:
Its bright blue-green coloration and schooling behavior make it one of the most recognizable reef damselfish.
SPECIE NAME:Chromis xanthura
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE:
Yellowtail Chromis
LOCATION:
Tropical marine waters of the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean.
HABITAT:
Coral reefs, lagoons, reef slopes, and clear shallow tropical marine waters.
SIZE:
Usually grows to approximately 8–10 cm in length; weight varies according to age and body size.
DIET:
Plankton, small crustaceans, and other tiny drifting marine organisms.
FACT:
Its contrasting yellow tail and dark body coloration help distinguish it from other Chromis species.