Blue-Spotted Chromis
Chromis dasygenys
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 2–12 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A chromis of inshore rocky reefs and weed beds, it keeps to shallow water from about 2 to 12 metres. Pairs spawn on the bottom, and the male guards the demersal eggs and fans fresh water across them until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212822.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue-Spotted Chromis live?
- The Blue-Spotted Chromis (Chromis dasygenys) is typically found at 2–12 m.
- Is the Blue-Spotted Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Blue-Spotted Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue-Spotted Chromis get?
- The Blue-Spotted Chromis grows to about 12 cm.