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Blue puller (Chromis ternatensis) — Pomacentridae

Blue puller

Chromis ternatensis
Family: Pomacentridae
LC · Least Concern

The Blue puller (Chromis ternatensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 11 cm.

Length
10.5 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0.0–80.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Large groups
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The Ternate chromis is a small damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a pale, silver-grey body with a forked tail that is often dark-edged. It forms schools above branching coral along the upper margins of clear lagoons and outer reef slopes, often together with Acropora coral. In the open water it catches zooplankton. It is oviparous with distinct pairing during breeding; the adhesive eggs are laid on the bottom and guarded by the male. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Blue puller?

The Blue puller has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Blue puller live?

The Blue puller lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Blue puller get?

The Blue puller grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.

Is the Blue puller dangerous to humans?

No, the Blue puller is harmless to humans.

Is the Blue puller edible?

The Blue puller is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Ternate-koraaljuffer sourced
English name
Blue puller verified
Scientific name
Chromis ternatensis
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Golden chromis; Green chromis; Striped-tail puller; Swallow-tail puffer verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
10.5 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey inferred
Pattern
Plain inferred
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
80.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Large groups inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Chromis

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