Chromis enchrysura Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Yellowtail reeffish
Chromis enchrysura
photo by Cox, C.

 Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae
 Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 5 - 146 m, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Florida (USA) and Bermuda through the Caribbean Sea (Ref. 9626) to southern Brazil (Ref. 57756). Eastern Central Atlantic: St. Paul's Rocks (Ref. 13121).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-13
 Biology:  Adults inhabit steep slopes and outer patch reefs. They occur in small groups near small outcrops (Ref. 9710). 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.05.91
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 18.07.11
 Checked by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 24.08.94

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