Chromis nitida (Whitley, 1928)
Barrier reef chromis
Chromis nitida
photo by Banks, I.

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae
Max. size:  8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 40 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Pacific: restricted to eastern Australia, including Lord Howe Island.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-11
Biology:  Adults occur in small to large midwater aggregations on the outer edge of certain reefs in rich coralliferous areas in 5 to 25 meters. Juveniles and occasionally adults sometimes occur in lagoons (Ref. 7247). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 August 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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