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Limbaugh's chromis (Chromis limbaughi) — Pomacentridae

Limbaugh's chromis

Chromis limbaughi
Family: Pomacentridae

The Limbaugh's chromis (Chromis limbaughi) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 11 cm.

Length
11.3 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
4.0–75.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
North America: Mexico

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Description

The Limbaugh's chromis is a chromis (Pomacentridae) from reef water of the eastern Pacific, in the Gulf of California. The species has an oval, laterally compressed, blue-grey, juveniles with blue and yellow tints 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 Limbaugh's chromis?

The Limbaugh's chromis has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly blue.

Where does the Limbaugh's chromis live?

The Limbaugh's chromis lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. North America: Mexico

How big does the Limbaugh's chromis get?

The Limbaugh's chromis grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.

Is the Limbaugh's chromis dangerous to humans?

No, the Limbaugh's chromis is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

More photos

Limbaugh's chromis (Chromis limbaughi) — Pomacentridae — 2
iNaturalist ((c) Marisol Gómez Suárez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Limbaugh's chromis (Chromis limbaughi) — Pomacentridae — 3
iNaturalist ((c) Mark Rosenstein, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Limbaugh's chromis (Chromis limbaughi) — Pomacentridae — 4
Rachel Crane (CC BY 4.0) via GBIF — iNaturalist
Limbaugh's chromis (Chromis limbaughi) — Pomacentridae — 5
iNaturalist ((c) Sue, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
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All data

Identification

English name
Limbaugh's chromis sourced
Scientific name
Chromis limbaughi
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Limbaugh's chromis; Limbaugh's damselfish; Blue-and-yellow chromis verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
11.3 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Blue 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)
75.0 verified
Natural range
North America: Mexico sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Invertebrates, algae and detritus inferred
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

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

Same genus Chromis

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