Limbaugh's Chromis (Chromis limbaughi)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Chromis limbaughi
- Common name
- Limbaugh's Chromis
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Genus
- Chromis
- Size
- 6–10 cm
- Depth
- 5–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, schooling
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean
Description
Chromis limbaughi reaches 10 cm. Minute chromis (Pomacentridae) endemic to East Pacific coasts (Galapagos, Baja California). Jet-black, characteristic yellow spot on pectoral fin. Dense schools around coral heads. Depth 5-30 m. No commercial interest = LC. Zooplanktivore. Discreet but lovely in macro photography.
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Limbaugh's Chromis?
- Limbaugh's Chromis (Chromis limbaughi) reaches 6–10 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Limbaugh's Chromis?
- Limbaugh's Chromis is found between 5–30 m deep.
- Is the Limbaugh's Chromis dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Limbaugh's Chromis?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Limbaugh's Chromis?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Chromis
- Chromis cyanea - Blue chromis
- Chromis viridis - Blue-green chromis
- Chromis multilineata - Brown chromis
- Chromis limbata - Azores chromis
- Chromis atrilobata - Scissortail chromis
- Chromis cadenati - Cadenat's chromis
Other species in the family Pomacentridae
- Amphiprion ocellaris - False clownfish
- Chromis chromis - Mediterranean damselfish
- Amphiprion bicinctus - Two-band anemonefish
- Abudefduf saxatilis - Sergeant major (Atlantic)
- Stegastes partitus - Bicolor damselfish
- Amphiprion akallopisos - Skunk clownfish
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273736)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5212155)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia