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Doublebar chromis (Chromis opercularis) — Pomacentridae

Doublebar chromis

Chromis opercularis
Family: Pomacentridae

The Doublebar chromis (Chromis opercularis) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 17 cm.

Length
17 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
4.0–40.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Doublebar chromis is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the western Indian Ocean. The species grows to about 17 cm. It has a grey-green body with dark streaks along the gill cover. As a reef-dweller it lives around coral and rocky reefs and eats zooplankton and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Doublebar chromis?

The Doublebar chromis has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Doublebar chromis live?

The Doublebar chromis lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Doublebar chromis get?

The Doublebar chromis grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.

Is the Doublebar chromis dangerous to humans?

No, the Doublebar chromis is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Dubbelband-koraaljuffer sourced
English name
Doublebar chromis sourced
Scientific name
Chromis opercularis
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Doublebar chromis verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
17.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
4.0 verified
Max depth (m)
40.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Vissen met natuurlijk aas (vis, garnaal, worm) of kunstaas dicht bij rif- en rotsstructuren. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Chromis

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