Smokey Chromis
Chromis fumea
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 3 to 30 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A schooling damselfish of lagoon and seaward reefs, the smokey chromis hangs over boulders and mixed rubble between about 3 and 30 metres. It feeds by day on drifting plankton and reaches roughly 9 centimetres, with males guarding and fanning the bottom laid eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273728.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smokey Chromis live?
- The Smokey Chromis (Chromis fumea) is typically found at 3 to 30 m.
- Is the Smokey Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Smokey Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smokey Chromis get?
- The Smokey Chromis grows to about 9.5 cm.