Duskytail Chromis
Chromis pelloura
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 30–80 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
This chromis hovers above steep outer reef slopes between 30 and 80 metres, snatching zooplankton drifting past in the current. Pairs form to spawn, and the male guards the sticky eggs on the seabed until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212796.
FAQ
- How deep does the Duskytail Chromis live?
- The Duskytail Chromis (Chromis pelloura) is typically found at 30–80 m.
- Is the Duskytail Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Duskytail Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Duskytail Chromis get?
- The Duskytail Chromis grows to about 14 cm.