Bourbon Chromis (Chromis durvillei)

Scientific name: Chromis durvillei Qu?ro, Spitz & Vayne, 2010

The Bourbon Chromis (Chromis durvillei) is a marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Reunion Island.

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chromis durvillei
Family
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.6
Environment
Marine; reef-associated
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Reunion Island.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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