Black-and-Gold Chromis (Neoglyphidodon nigroris)

Also known as Behn's Damsel, Behn's Damselfish, Blackmouth Bicolor Chromis, Blackmouth Damsel, Black-and-Gold Damselfish, Black-and-Yellow Damsel, Black-and-Yellow Damselfish, Scarface Damsel, Scarface Damselfish, Yellow Honey Chromis, Yellowfin Damsel, Yellowtail Damsel

Description

Also known as Behn's Damsel, Behn's Damselfish, Blackmouth Bicolor Chromis, Blackmouth Damsel, Black-and-Gold Damselfish, Black-and-Yellow Damsel, Black-and-Yellow Damselfish, Scarface Damsel, Scarface Damselfish, Yellow Honey Chromis, Yellowfin Damsel, Yellowtail Damsel.

Found singly or in loose schools, over lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
They feed on algae, crustaceans, and tunicates.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 2-30m
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/Neoglyphidodon-nigroris.html

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Black-and-Gold Chromis. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Black-and-Gold chromis (juvenile)

Black-and-Gold chromis (juvenile)

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