Chlidichthys inornatus

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. 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.

Biology
Chlidichthys inornatus lives in couple always nearby a shelter on the reef in shallow water. Its diet is carnivorous and composed of small invertebrates and also small fish.