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The Black -axil chromis (Chromis atripectoralis) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The black-axil chromis is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species is pale blue-green with a characteristic black spot in the axil of the pectoral fin. Adults live in schools above thickets of live or dead branching and table coral in clear lagoons, passages and seaward reef slopes. Above the reef it catches zooplankton from the current and shelters among the coral branches when threatened. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black -axil chromis?
The Black -axil chromis has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern. Black blotch in the pectoral fin axil; shoaling plankton eater above branching coral.
Where does the Black -axil chromis live?
The Black -axil chromis lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-Pacific; over branching and table coral on reefs.
How big does the Black -axil chromis get?
The Black -axil chromis grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Black -axil chromis dangerous to humans?
No, the Black -axil chromis is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Black -axil chromis edible?
The Black -axil chromis is not usually eaten.
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