Chocolate Dip Chromis

Appearance

The front half of the body is a brown to black color. The rear of the body is white.
Max length : 9.0 cm

Naming

Synonym: Chromis dimidiata.

Distribution

Red Sea endemic which displays a more distinct division between the black and white area of color from its Indian Ocean counterpart now recognized as separate species, Chromis fieldi.

Behavior

Abundant, in large aggregations over reef tops and upper edges of slopes. Usually seen solitary in reefs, staying close to the substrate in depths of about 10m. Diurnal species.

Habitat

Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs.

Reproduction

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs.