How big is the Cadenat's chromis?

Cadenat's chromis (Chromis cadenati) reaches 8–15 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Cadenat's chromis?

Cadenat's chromis is found between 3–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Cadenat's chromis?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Cadenat's chromis?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia.

Cadenat's chromis (Chromis cadenati)

Key facts

Scientific name: Chromis cadenati
Common name: Cadenat's chromis
Category: Fish
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Chromis
Size: 8–15 cm
Depth: 3–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia

Description

Chromis cadenati reaches 15 cm. Cape Verde endemic damselfish with uniform blue-purple to blue-black body with distinctive bright yellow tail. Lives in dense active schools from 3 to 40 m above rocky drop-offs and coralligenous of Cape Verde. Planktivore. Endemic cousin of East Atlantic damselfish (Chromis limbata Macaronesia batch 10, Chromis chromis Mediterranean batch 3). Name dedicated to Jean Cadenat, French ichthyologist specialist of African Atlantic (IFAN Dakar). Iconic photo subject of Cape Verde dives, easy-to-recognize endemic.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Cadenat's chromis?: Cadenat's chromis (Chromis cadenati) reaches 8–15 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Cadenat's chromis?: Cadenat's chromis is found between 3–40 m deep.
Is the Cadenat's chromis dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Cadenat's chromis?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Cadenat's chromis?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia.

Other species in the genus Chromis

Other species in the family Pomacentridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273715)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5212145)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia