Brown Chromis
Azurina multilineata
Also known as: Cavalley Pilot, Puller, Sergeant Cromis, Yellowedge Chromis, Yellow-edged Chromis, Chromis multilineata
- Cavalley Pilot
- Puller
- Sergeant Cromis
- Yellowedge Chromis
- Yellow-edged Chromis
- Chromis multilineata
Overview
Found in small to large schools, over patch reefs, steep slopes, and outer reef banks.
They feed high in the water column on zooplankton.
Widespread Tropical Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean
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.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean
- Country only · 21
Found in small to large schools, over patch reefs, steep slopes, and outer reef banks.
Adult photos 21
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