Chromis flavicauda (Günther, 1880)
Cobalt chromis
photo by Luiz, Jr., O.

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae
Max. size:  7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 50 - 70 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: known only from Bermuda and Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11. Body blue; dorsal fin blue, yellow distally; caudal peduncle, caudal and anal fins yellow; pelvic fins yellow at edges.
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 126840. Adults inhabit offshore reefs on relatively level bottoms, often covered with coralline algae rhodoliths (Ref. 7247). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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