Black-Axil Chromis
Chromis atripectoralis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1–29 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It gathers in big shifting clouds above thickets of staghorn coral, picking copepods and tiny crustaceans from the passing water. When danger comes the whole aggregation drops into the coral at once, and a dark smudge in the armpit of each pectoral fin gives this lagoon chromis its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212812.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Axil Chromis live?
- The Black-Axil Chromis (Chromis atripectoralis) is typically found at 1–29 m.
- Is the Black-Axil Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Axil Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Axil Chromis get?
- The Black-Axil Chromis grows to about 12 cm.