Valparaiso Chromis
Chromis crusma
- Group: Damselfish
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A chromis of cool rocky reefs along the Chilean coast, it pairs off to breed, the male guarding and fanning eggs stuck to the rock until they hatch. At around 14 centimetres it is one of the few damselfishes adapted to these temperate Pacific waters.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273717.
FAQ
- Is the Valparaiso Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Valparaiso Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Valparaiso Chromis get?
- The Valparaiso Chromis grows to about 14 cm.