David C. Cook, Wonga Beach, Australia
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Chromis is probably the most species-rich genus of damselfish (Pomacentridae).
In German, the fish are also often called swallowtails.
They are (at least in the sea) schooling fishes, which live in tropical but also subtropical coral reefs
of the Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific, here mostly in a depth distribution of about 15- 20 meters.
Only a few go significantly deeper.
To see like most Chromis, but becomes with nearly 14 cm nevertheless quite large.
It will not be so common already because of the rather unattractive colors.
We thank, as always, Dr. Randall for the possibility to use his picture. Many thanks!
Synonyms:
Chromis simulanis Smith, 1960
Chromis simulans Smith, 1960
Pomacentrus weberi (Fowler & Bean, 1928)
In German, the fish are also often called swallowtails.
They are (at least in the sea) schooling fishes, which live in tropical but also subtropical coral reefs
of the Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific, here mostly in a depth distribution of about 15- 20 meters.
Only a few go significantly deeper.
To see like most Chromis, but becomes with nearly 14 cm nevertheless quite large.
It will not be so common already because of the rather unattractive colors.
We thank, as always, Dr. Randall for the possibility to use his picture. Many thanks!
Synonyms:
Chromis simulanis Smith, 1960
Chromis simulans Smith, 1960
Pomacentrus weberi (Fowler & Bean, 1928)
