Lined Chromis
Pycnochromis lineatus
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 2–35 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This chromis hangs singly or in loose groups just above the upper edges of coral rich outer reef slopes, often near the mouths of large caves. Active by day, it spawns sticky eggs on the bottom that the male guards and aerates, and it reaches depths down to about thirty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pycnochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1605309.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lined Chromis live?
- The Lined Chromis (Pycnochromis lineatus) is typically found at 2–35 m.
- Is the Lined Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Lined Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lined Chromis get?
- The Lined Chromis grows to about 7 cm.