Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Why are coral reef fish more colorful than open water fish?

April 26, 2017colorful coral fish Mathematics Reef water zoology

0

Posted

Why are coral reef fish more colorful than open water fish?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Coral reef fish are colorful so that they can blend in with the surrounding corals, sponges, algae…..etc, while open water species are dull in color so that they can blend in with the water. If a open water fish was very colorful it would be eatin or it wouldnt be able to catch prey because theres nothing to use as cover. Its basically camouflage, to hide from a predator or there prey.