Arabian Chromis
Chromis flavaxilla
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–18 m
- Max size: 7.2 cm
- For divers: safe
Found over Red Sea and Arabian reefs, this chromis gathers in feeding shoals to pick zooplankton from the current, ducking into branching coral when threatened. Pairs spawn demersal eggs that the male guards and aerates until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212816.
FAQ
- How deep does the Arabian Chromis live?
- The Arabian Chromis (Chromis flavaxilla) is typically found at 0–18 m.
- Is the Arabian Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Arabian Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Arabian Chromis get?
- The Arabian Chromis grows to about 7.2 cm.