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   Scientific Name: Gramma melacara
   Family: Grammatidae

BLUE-TOP BASSLET

Habitat
Prefer deep walls and become more abundant with depth.

Range
Common northwest Caribbean and southern Caribbean; occasional to uncommon Bahamas, balance of Caribbean; Not reported Florida and some eastern Caribbean Islands.

Size
10cm

Behavior
Lingers about, in or near recesses. May orient belly to ceiling of cave or ledge and swim \