Blue-green Puller

Chromis atripectoralis
(Other names Black-axil Chromis)
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Very similar to the Green Puller (C. viridis) however they have a black dot on pectoral fin base. Adults have blue-centred scales and blue line on snout. Inhabits coastal and inner reefs in clear lagoons, passages, and around seaward reef slopes. Form large schools feeding on zooplankton above Acropora corals.

Size: 10cm (Maximum)

Diet: Zooplankton, Copepods, Amphipods, and Zoea

VIDEO: Josh Jensen & Kieren Curry
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Left: John Natoli
Centre: Christine Hamilton
Right: Josh Jensen
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