Oval Damselfish
Chromis alta
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 30–150 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This damselfish hovers over coral and rocky reefs of the eastern Pacific, picking plankton from the water down to about 150 metres. It pairs off to spawn, and the male guards and fans the eggs stuck to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273710.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oval Damselfish live?
- The Oval Damselfish (Chromis alta) is typically found at 30–150 m.
- Is the Oval Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Oval Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oval Damselfish get?
- The Oval Damselfish grows to about 13 cm.