Brown Chromis

Brown Chromis, Newly Settled

Newly Settled marine organisms have just arrived on the reef. They are still small and vulnerable and may not yet resemble adults.

The Brown Chromis, also known as the Yellow-Edge Chromis, has a mostly brown or olive body with a noticeable dark spot near the base of its pectoral fins. The edges of its fins are often outlined in yellow, and its deeply forked tail can also have this coloration. A small white spot may sometimes be visible at the rear end of its dorsal fin.

This Chromis is active during the day and is often seen in moderate-sized groups well above the reef, feeding on plankton. Females lay eggs that stick to surfaces, and males guard and aerate them until they hatch.