The Chlidichthys smithae lives in the reef-associated, marine, depth range 6 - 26 m environment.
REMARKS: Chlidichthys smithae is a relatively small species; the largest specimen examined is 39.4 mm SL. Colour photographs of the holotype and paratype of the species are provided by Lubbock (1977). ETYMOLOGY: The specific epithet is for Margaret M. More