Atlantic damselfish, Chromis limbata, from the Mediterranean Sea, Malta.

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Chromis live in depths between 2 to 40m close to rocky areay, like rocky reefs or near sea grass meadows. They feed on small zooplankton and algae within their territory. During breeding season they show a quite aggressive behavior defending their eggs.

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Size: 3891px × 2480px
Location: Cirkewwa, Mellieha, Malta
Photo credit: © Rasmus Loeth Petersen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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