Midget Chromis
Pycnochromis acares
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–37 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the smallest chromis on the reef, it gathers in loose schools on the upper edge of seaward slopes over live coral and rubble. The shoals feed on plankton drifting in clear lagoons and channels, and males guard the eggs stuck to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pycnochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1595014.
FAQ
- How deep does the Midget Chromis live?
- The Midget Chromis (Pycnochromis acares) is typically found at 0–37 m.
- Is the Midget Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Midget Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Midget Chromis get?
- The Midget Chromis grows to about 4 cm.