Doublebar Chromis

Chromis opercularis

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Max Depth

40 m

Chromis opercularis is a species of fish in the family Pomacentridae.

Description

It has a silvery-grey to a bronzy-brown body with a dark bar on the gill cover behind the eye, a broad dark bar behind the head running onto the pectoral-fin base, dark-edged scales, a dusky to brownish tail, often with a yellow caudal peduncle, and a broad pale or transparent margin on the dorsal and anal fins. Juveniles are silvery-blue with elongate yellow caudal-fin lobes.

Distribution

Indian Ocean: widespread from East Africa to Andaman Sea; also known from Christmas Island. Western Pacific: Taiwan, Australia and Vanuatu Island.

Habitat

It is a diurnal species. Inhabits outer reef slopes and deep lagoons often around oceanic islands, usually forming aggregations well above the seafloor. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs.

Colors

black

brown

grey

silver

yellow

orange

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Group

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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Similar Species

Alexander's Damsel Ambon Chromis Ambon Damsel Atlantic Sergeant Major Barhead Damsel Bicolor Chromis

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doublebar Chromis dangerous?

Doublebar Chromis is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.

Where can you find Doublebar Chromis?

Laccadive Islands Malaysia East Taiwan Malaysia West Somalia East +32 more in Seabook

How deep does Doublebar Chromis live?

Doublebar Chromis can be found at depths of up to 40 meters.