Southern Chromis
Azurina meridiana
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 9–34 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
A slim plankton picking chromis of inshore and offshore rocky reefs between about nine and 34 metres, reaching some eleven centimetres. Pairs spawn on the reef and the male tends the sticky eggs, fanning fresh water across them until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Azurina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1594453.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Chromis live?
- The Southern Chromis (Azurina meridiana) is typically found at 9–34 m.
- Is the Southern Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Chromis get?
- The Southern Chromis grows to about 11 cm.