Stout Chromis
Chromis chrysura
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 6–45 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Large aggregations gather over outer coral and rocky reefs, feeding well above the bottom on drifting plankton through the day. Pairs form to breed, the eggs stick to the reef, and the male fans and guards them until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212824.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stout Chromis live?
- The Stout Chromis (Chromis chrysura) is typically found at 6–45 m.
- Is the Stout Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Stout Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Stout Chromis get?
- The Stout Chromis grows to about 14 cm.