Chlidichthys inornatus

Chlidichthys inornatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Family:	Pseudochromidae
Genus:	Chlidichthys
Species:	C. inornatus
Binomial name
	Chlidichthys inornatus; , 1976

Chlidichthys inornatus is a species of fish in the family Pseudochromidae.

Description[]

Chlidichthys inornatus is a small sized fish which grows up to 4 cm (1.6 in).^[1] 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.^[1]^[2]

Biology[]

Chlidichthys inornatus lives in couple always nearby a shelter on the reef in shallow water.^{[citation needed]} Its diet is carnivorous and composed of small invertebrates and also small fish.^{[citation needed]}

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Chlidichthys inornatus summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
^ "Chlidichthys inornatus - Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-01-23.

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[fishbase-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Chlidichthys inornatus summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2018-01-23.

[2] "Chlidichthys inornatus - Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-01-23.

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