Doublebar Chromis (Chromis opercularis)

Also known as Double Puller, Doublebar Lightning Chromis, Doublebar Puller, Double-barred Chromis, Lightning Chromis, Lightning Doublebar Chromis, Puller

Description

Also known as Double Puller, Doublebar Lightning Chromis, Doublebar Puller, Double-barred Chromis, Lightning Chromis, Lightning Doublebar Chromis, Puller.

Found in small to medium schools, over reef crests, in moderate currents, of deep lagoons, and outer reef slopes.
They feed on algae and zooplankton.
Length - 17cm
Depth - 4-40m
Widespread Indo-West 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. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Chromis-opercularis.html

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