Paletail Chromis
Chromis xanthura
Also known as: Black Chromis, Chromis, Longtail Puller, Paletail Puller, Pale-tailed Damsel, Puller, Whitetail Chromis
- Black Chromis
- Chromis
- Longtail Puller
- Paletail Puller
- Pale-tailed Damsel
- Puller
- Whitetail Chromis
Overview
Found in large schools, over coastal reef flats, and steep outer reef slopes.
Juveniles close to shelter.
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
- Fins & Tail
- white tail
- Behaviour
- schooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Pacific Ocean
- Exact location · 1
- Country only · 3
Found in large schools, over coastal reef flats, and steep outer reef slopes.
Adult photos 4
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