Pacific Bronze Chromis
Pycnochromis pacifica
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 5–56 m
- Max size: 7.6 cm
- For divers: safe
A planktivore of Pacific reefs, this bronze chromis feeds by day on drifting animals it picks from the water between five and 56 metres. It pairs off to spawn, and the male guards and fans the eggs stuck to the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pycnochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1533866.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Bronze Chromis live?
- The Pacific Bronze Chromis (Pycnochromis pacifica) is typically found at 5–56 m.
- Is the Pacific Bronze Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Bronze Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Bronze Chromis get?
- The Pacific Bronze Chromis grows to about 7.6 cm.