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Alexander's Damsel
Pomacentrus alexanderae
Buff Puller
Chromis xutha
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- Max depth
- 20 m
- Found in
- 9 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- browngreyyellowblue
Chromis xutha is a species of fish in the family Pomacentridae.
Description
It has a creamy brown body with greyish forehead and blue mouth. Pectoral fins, pelvic fins and tail are translucent. Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12.
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Kenya and Maldives; also Tanzania, Comoro Islands, and Chagos Archipelago.
Habitat
Inhabits offshore coral reefs at depths between 6 to 65 feet (2 – 20 m) where it feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans (copepods, mysis, and shrimp larvae), fish eggs, and algae.
Similar species
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Ambon Chromis
Chromis amboinensis
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Ambon Damsel
Pomacentrus amboinensis
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Atlantic Sergeant Major
Abudefduf saxatilis
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Barhead Damsel
Neoglyphidodon thoracotaeniatus
Bengal Sergeant
Abudefduf bengalensis
Questions
Is Buff Puller dangerous?
Buff Puller has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Buff Puller?
How deep does Buff Puller live?
Buff Puller can be found at depths of up to 20 meters.
