Coral reef fish

Coral reef fish are marine fish that live among or in close relation to coral reefs. Healthy reefs can support hundreds of species in a small area, including fish that are hidden or camouflaged. Reef fish have developed specialisations for survival in reef environments. Although coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the oceans' surface area, they provide habitat for 25% of marine fish species. Habitat loss, pollution and overfishing threaten reefs and associated fish.

Habitat

Coral reefs

Ocean area occupied by reefs

Less than 1%

Threats

Habitat loss, pollution and overfishing