Yellow-Brown Chromis
Chromis xouthos
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 12–50 m
- Max size: 9.2 cm
- For divers: safe
This chromis keeps to clear water over coral reefs between about 12 and 45 metres, gathering in groups from a handful of fish to two or three dozen. On gentle slopes it stays below 20 metres near isolated patch reefs, and reaches roughly 9 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 389438.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Brown Chromis live?
- The Yellow-Brown Chromis (Chromis xouthos) is typically found at 12–50 m.
- Is the Yellow-Brown Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Brown Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Brown Chromis get?
- The Yellow-Brown Chromis grows to about 9.2 cm.