Half-And-Half Chromis
Pycnochromis iomelas
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 3–35 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A plankton feeding chromis of reef passages and outer slopes, this fish keeps to moderate depths between about 3 and 35 metres. It sometimes mixes into aggregations with its close relative the bicolour chromis, and the male guards the eggs on the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pycnochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1592380.
FAQ
- How deep does the Half-And-Half Chromis live?
- The Half-And-Half Chromis (Pycnochromis iomelas) is typically found at 3–35 m.
- Is the Half-And-Half Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Half-And-Half Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Half-And-Half Chromis get?
- The Half-And-Half Chromis grows to about 8 cm.