Threespot Chromis
Chromis verater
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 6–160 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Adults hang in big aggregations above rocky reefs near caves and ledges, dropping back to shelter when currents pick up. They spawn from December into June, with males guarding and fanning the demersal eggs, and reach about 16 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273759.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threespot Chromis live?
- The Threespot Chromis (Chromis verater) is typically found at 6–160 m.
- Is the Threespot Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Threespot Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threespot Chromis get?
- The Threespot Chromis grows to about 16 cm.