Weber's Chromis (Chromis weberi)

Also known as Darkbar Chromis, Darker Chromis, Puller, Weber's Puller

Description

Also known as Darkbar Chromis, Darker Chromis, Puller, Weber's Puller.

Found singly, or in small to large schools, over passages and steep outer reef slopes, of fringing reefs.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 3-40m
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) Ref: http://fishbase.org/summary/5680

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