Ambon Chromis
Pycnochromis amboinensis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 5–70 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Abundant on steep outer reef slopes below twenty four metres and scarcer in lagoons, this chromis gathers in aggregations over coral rich water. Juveniles shelter in large branching corals while adults hold to caves, spawning in pairs over the day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pycnochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1605305.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ambon Chromis live?
- The Ambon Chromis (Pycnochromis amboinensis) is typically found at 5–70 m.
- Is the Ambon Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Ambon Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ambon Chromis get?
- The Ambon Chromis grows to about 10 cm.