Any of numerous marine fishes which frequent coral reefs; specifically any of several small damselfishes of the genus Chromis (family Pomacentridae), found chiefly in the Caribbean.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in South-Sea Bubbles.
Definition of reef fish in US English:
reef fish
noun
Any of numerous marine fishes which frequent coral reefs; specifically any of several small damselfishes of the genus Chromis (family Pomacentridae), found chiefly in the Caribbean.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in South-Sea Bubbles.