Brown Chromis

Description: Overall color is olivaceous brown; dorsal fin margin black; black spot on tip of both upper and lower lobes of caudal fin; anterior tip of anal fin black (Ref. 2334). Body depth 1.9-2.2 in SL (Ref. 90102).

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).

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 11 - 12

Occurs in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs. Aggregates close to shelter (Ref. 9710). Feeds on zooplankton. Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699).

Adults occur in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs. Aggregate close to shelter (Ref. 9710). Feed on zooplankton (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).

fisheries: of no interest