Bourbon Chromis
Chromis durvillei
- Group: Damselfish
- Max size: 7.6 cm
- For divers: safe
A small chromis of Indian Ocean reefs around Reunion and Mauritius, it lives in the loose shoaling style typical of its genus. Males take sole charge of the eggs, guarding the patch on the reef and fanning fresh water over them until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712753.
FAQ
- Is the Bourbon Chromis dangerous to divers?
- The Bourbon Chromis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bourbon Chromis get?
- The Bourbon Chromis grows to about 7.6 cm.