Royal Gramma
Gramma loreto
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small purple and gold reef fish hangs under ledges and inside caves, often turning belly up so its underside faces the rock above. It cleans parasites off other fishes, and males build and guard nests in rocky recesses, darting back into cover the moment anything alarms them.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Grammatidae › Gramma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280932.
FAQ
- How deep does the Royal Gramma live?
- The Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Royal Gramma dangerous to divers?
- The Royal Gramma is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Royal Gramma get?
- The Royal Gramma grows to about 8 cm.