HomeFish encyclopediaRay-finned fishesPerch-like fishDamselfishesPhilippines chromis Philippines chromis (Chromis scotochiloptera) Scientific name: Chromis scotochiloptera Fowler, 1918 The Philippines chromis (Chromis scotochiloptera) is a marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, Philippines and Indonesia. BiologyDorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Recognized by the black outer margins on the caudal and anal fins.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameChromis scotochilopteraFamilyPomacentridae (Damselfishes)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length16.0Depth range2–20 m (7–66 ft)EnvironmentMarine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 20 mClimateTropicalDistributionWestern Central Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026