Golden Tail Gramma

The Golden Tail Gramma, Gramma minanus, is a small sub-tropical fish that lives primarily lives within the coral reefs of Erúme Province.

Appearance
The fish is a dark gray to a grayish blue starting at the head which fades mid-body to a golden yellow at the tail. The golden tail gramma possesses a double eyespot that is a blue and teal surrounding the black color on both its tail and head to confuse predators. The golden tail gramma average around 8.15 cm (3.2 inches) for males and 6.95cm (2.7 inches) for females.

Diet
The golden tail gramma is a planktivore, eating mostly zooplankton and crustaceans. In times of low blooming plankton, the golden tail gramma will sometimes engage in cleaning activities picking the parasites off of larger fish.

Behavior & Ecology
Normally within the coral reefs of the Erúme Province, however, it can be found in many rocky outcroppings and shallow sections of the Phagosian Sea. Normally preferring tropical to semi-tropical climate temperatures ranging from 66F to 78F (19C to 25.5C). It makes its homes in the cracks between coral and the rocks of reefs and outcroppings. These fish mate once per year during the spring, coming together in mass groups to spawn in the reefs off Mina' Al'Amal and several other islands in the Phagosian Sea. These fish also are extremely hardy, withstanding extreme fulgurations of ecology making for their expanse deeper into the range.