The West Australian chromis (Chromis westaustralis) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The West Australian chromis is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from reef water of western Australia. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a stocky, grey-brown with a blue sheen body with a forked tail. As a day-active schooling fish it hovers in loose clouds above coral and rocky reefs and snaps at zooplankton in the current; when threatened the whole school dives into the coral. It lays its eggs on the bottom, where the male guards them. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the West Australian chromis?
The West Australian chromis has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the West Australian chromis live?
The West Australian chromis lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the West Australian chromis get?
The West Australian chromis grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the West Australian chromis dangerous to humans?
No, the West Australian chromis is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Chromis
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