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Doublebar Chromis

Chromis opercularis

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

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2022
Adult
@designedforx · KE, Kenya · July 20161 / 2
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Overview

Found in small to medium schools, over reef crests, in moderate currents, of deep lagoons, and outer reef slopes.

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.

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How to identify

COLOURS
Behaviour
schooling

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indo-West Pacific
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Found in small to medium schools, over reef crests, in moderate currents, of deep lagoons, and outer reef slopes.

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Adult photos 2

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusChromis
    7. speciesChromis opercularis (Günther, 1867)

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)