Weber's Chromis

Scientific Name: Chromis weberi
Species: Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Pullers and Weber's Puller.

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Weber's Chromis

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Description

Also known as Pullers and Weber's Puller.

Found singly in coastal and outer reefs as well as inner reef crests and slopes.
Varies in colour from juvenile to adult. Greeny blue to brown with yellowish markings, two bars on cheek, black fin-tips.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 3-25m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn. (edit)