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Barrier Reef Chromis, photographed on a transparent background
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Barrier Reef Chromis

Chromis nitida

The Barrier Reef Chromis (Chromis nitida) is a subtropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 2 and 40 m deep. It grows to 8.9 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

Size
8.9 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Depth
2–40 m
Climate zone
Subtropical

In the wild

Water type
Marine
Climate zone
Subtropical
Habitat
Coral and rocky reefs

Depth

Conservation status

Classification

  1. FamilyPomacentridae
  2. GenusChromis
  3. SpeciesChromis nitida

Quick answers

Barrier Reef Chromis size: how big does it get?
It grows to 8.9 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Barrier Reef 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.