Spiny Chromis

Found in pairs or small schools, over harbours, lagoons, and outer reef slopes, of inshore and off-shore reefs. Geographical colour variation.

This is one of the few species not to go through a pelagic larval stage which may account for the variation in localities.

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.