Yellowtail Reeffish
Chromis enchrysurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–97 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This chromis gathers in small groups near outcrops on steep slopes and outer patch reefs, ranging from five metres down to nearly a hundred. It spawns in pairs, and the male fans and guards the sticky 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 304153.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowtail Reeffish live?
- The Yellowtail Reeffish (Chromis enchrysurus) is typically found at 5–97 m.
- Is the Yellowtail Reeffish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowtail Reeffish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowtail Reeffish get?
- The Yellowtail Reeffish grows to about 10 cm.