Purple Reeffish
Chromis scotti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–116 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little damselfish hovers above steep outer slopes and deep patch reefs, picking plankton from the water between fifteen and a bit over a hundred metres down. During breeding a pair forms, and the male fans and guards the eggs stuck to the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273756.
FAQ
- How deep does the Purple Reeffish live?
- The Purple Reeffish (Chromis scotti) is typically found at 15–116 m.
- Is the Purple Reeffish dangerous to divers?
- The Purple Reeffish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Purple Reeffish get?
- The Purple Reeffish grows to about 10 cm.