coral fish

Coral fish are brightly colored fish that live among coral reefs. These fish are part of the diverse ecosystems found in coral reefs, which are often called the "rainforests of the sea" due to their high biodiversity.1

Coral reefs are home to a vast number of species, including approximately 4,000 to 5,000 species of fish, representing about one-third of the world's marine fish. Examples of coral fish include members of the families Chaetodontidae, Apogonidae, and Pomacentridae. Another example is the coral cod (Plectropomus leopardus), a food fish found on Australian coral reefs.123

These vibrant fish play a role in the complex food web of the reef, relying on zooplankton and other small organisms for sustenance. The health of coral fish populations is directly linked to the health of their coral reef habitats, which are threatened by factors such as pollution, overfishing, and climate change.415