HomeMarine aquarium fishClownfish & damselfishCobalt chromis Cobalt chromis (Chromis flavicauda) Scientific name: Chromis flavicauda G?nther, 1880 The Cobalt chromis (Chromis flavicauda) is a marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. Native range: Western Atlantic, known only from Bermuda and Brazil. BiologyDorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11. Body blue; dorsal fin blue, yellow distally; caudal peduncle, caudal and anal fins yellow; pelvic fins yellow at edges.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameChromis flavicaudaFamilyPomacentridae (Damselfishes)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length7.0Depth range50–61 m (164–200 ft)EnvironmentMarine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 50 - 61 mClimateTropicalDistributionWestern Atlantic: known only from Bermuda and Brazil.Conservation status (IUCN)Data deficient (DD)Threat to humansHarmlessUsesAquarium: commercialResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More clownfish & damselfishChocolatedip chromisChromis dimidiataThielle's anemonefishAmphiprion thielleiSebae anemonefishAmphiprion sebaeSeychelles anemonefishAmphiprion fuscocaudatusSaddle anemonefishAmphiprion ephippiumTwoband anemonefishAmphiprion bicinctusSee all clownfish & damselfish SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026