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Pale-tail Chromis, photographed on a transparent background
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Pale-tail Chromis

Chromis xanthura

The Pale-tail Chromis (Chromis xanthura) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 40 m deep. It grows to 17 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

Size
17 cmtotal length
Depth
0–40 m
Climate zone
Tropical

In the wild

Water type
Marine
Climate zone
Tropical
Habitat
Coral and rocky reefs
Aquarium trade
Traded commercially

Depth

Conservation status

Classification

  1. FamilyPomacentridae
  2. GenusChromis
  3. SpeciesChromis xanthura

Quick answers

Pale-tail Chromis size: how big does it get?
It grows to 17 cm (total length).
Pale-tail Chromis: is it endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

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Sources

The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.