Description

Also known as Bicolor Chromis, Black-and-White Chromis, Black-and-White Puller, Chocolate Dip, Chocolate-dip Chromis, Chocolate-dip Damselfish, Half-and-Half Chromis, Half-and-Half Puller, Indian Half-and-Half Chromis, Indian Ocean Chromis, Oreo Chromis, Puller.

Found singly or in large schools, over surge zones, of lagoons and outer reefs, from shallow to deep waters.
They feed close to shelter of the reef on zooplankton.
Length - 5cm
Depth - 1-40m
Widespread Indian Ocean

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-fieldi