Chromis and Similar Species
Chromis
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Blue Damselfish
Chromis cyanea
Key differences: Found in the Western Atlantic (Caribbean). While also blue, C. cyanea typically has a more vibrant, uniform blue coloration and a slightly different body shape and fin morphology. C. chromis is generally darker and found in the Eastern Atlantic/Mediterranean.
Green Chromis
Chromis viridis
Key differences: Found in the Indo-Pacific. C. viridis is typically a bright, iridescent green or blue-green and has a more slender body profile compared to the generally darker and more robust C. chromis.
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