Vanderbilt's Chromis
Pycnochromis vanderbilti
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Small to large aggregations of this chromis hang over exposed outer reef slopes and rocky inshore reefs, feeding on zooplankton and especially copepods. Active by day, pairs spawn on the bottom where the male guards the adhesive eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pycnochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 320883.
FAQ
- How deep does the Vanderbilt's Chromis live?
- The Vanderbilt's Chromis (Pycnochromis vanderbilti) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Vanderbilt's Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Vanderbilt's Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Vanderbilt's Chromis get?
- The Vanderbilt's Chromis grows to about 6 cm.