Hawaiian Chromis
Chromis ovalis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 6–161 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A Hawaiian damselfish that hovers over the reef from about six metres down to well over forty, feeding mainly on tiny drifting copepods. Pairs form to spawn from late winter into spring, laying eggs the male then tends.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042320.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Chromis live?
- The Hawaiian Chromis (Chromis ovalis) is typically found at 6–161 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawaiian Chromis get?
- The Hawaiian Chromis grows to about 15 cm.