The Whitetail chromis (Chromis leucura) is a fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Whitetail chromis is a chromis (Pomacentridae) from reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 9 cm and has an oval, laterally compressed, dark-brown with a conspicuously white tail body with a forked tail. As a plankton feeder it hovers in schools above coral and rock slopes and snaps at small zooplankton; when in danger the whole school dives into the coral. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Whitetail chromis?
The Whitetail chromis is mainly brown.
Where does the Whitetail chromis live?
The Whitetail chromis is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Whitetail chromis get?
The Whitetail chromis grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Whitetail chromis dangerous to humans?
No, the Whitetail chromis is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Chromis
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