Ambon Chromis, also known by its scientific name Chromis amboinensis, is a type of damselfish found in the Western Pacific Ocean.
Sometimes, people keep these fish in aquariums. Adult Ambon Chromis live in clear lagoons and seaward reefs with lots of coral.
These fish are mostly found on steep outer reef slopes deeper than 24 meters but are not common in lagoons.
Young Ambon Chromis like to live in large branching corals while adults prefer caves.
These fish are active during the day and gather together in groups.
Ambon Chromis are safe for coral reefs and don’t harm them in any way.
Ambon Chromis Interesting Facts
- Ambon Chromis (Chromis amboinensis) are popular aquarium fish found in the Western Pacific Ocean.
- They inhabit clear lagoons, seaward reefs, and coral reef environments at depths of 5 to 70 meters.
- These social fish form groups during the day and breed by laying sticky eggs on ocean floor surfaces.
- Male Ambon Chromis play a crucial role in protecting and providing oxygen to the eggs until they hatch.
Ambon Chromis Habitat
Ambon Chromis is a marine fish found in the Western Pacific region.
Its habitat stretches from Christmas Island and Australia’s northwest shelf to Samoa, Tonga, and the Marshall Islands.
This fish lives in marine environments near coral reefs and doesn’t migrate.
It’s found at depths of 5 to 70 meters (16 to 230 feet) and inhabits tropical waters with latitudes between 16°N to 23°S.
| Water Temperature: | Unknown |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Ambon Chromis Physical Characteristics
Size: 3.9 inches (10.0 centimeters)
Ambon Chromis grows up to 3.9 inches (10.0 centimeters) long. This fish has 12 dorsal spines, 12 to 13 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 12 to 13 anal soft rays.
Its body is grayish-brown with yellow-orange near its pectoral fin and dark brown edges on its dorsal, anal, and caudal fins.
The tips of its caudal-fin lobes have two filaments. The body depth is about 1.5 to 1.7 times smaller than its length.
Young Ambon Chromis have more blue around their eyes and the edges of their fins, as well as longer outermost caudal rays.
Ambon Chromis Reproduction
Ambon Chromis lays eggs (oviparous). When they breed, they pair up and lay sticky eggs that attach to surfaces like rocks or plants on the ocean floor.
Male Ambon Chromis protect and supply oxygen to their eggs until they hatch.
Ambon Chromis Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Pycnochromis |
| Scientific Name: | Chromis amboinensis |
| Also Known As: | Ambon Chromis |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |