Brown Chromis
Azurina multilineata
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A plankton picking damselfish that forms loose feeding schools over reef tops, rising into the water to snap up copepods before dropping back. It often mixes with blue chromis, and males guard the eggs stuck to the reef floor.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Azurina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1623786.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Chromis live?
- The Brown Chromis (Azurina multilineata) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Brown Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Chromis get?
- The Brown Chromis grows to about 20 cm.