Ovate Chromis
Pycnochromis ovatiformis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This chromis keeps to outer coral and rocky reefs and seldom strays into shallow water, ranging from ten to forty metres. Active by day, it spawns in pairs, and the male fans and guards the sticky 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 1605311.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ovate Chromis live?
- The Ovate Chromis (Pycnochromis ovatiformis) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Ovate Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Ovate Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ovate Chromis get?
- The Ovate Chromis grows to about 10 cm.