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Damsel fish (Lat. Chromis chromis). Coastal species that lives above steep rocky habitats and seagrass meadows, up to 3-50 m deep. It can grow up to 16 cm, usually from 8-12 cm. During mating, which takes place in June, it shows some strange habits: males, very territorial, occupy a limited area in the bottom where the stone is, and females, who come later, lay eggs there which will then be fertilized. It lives in small flocks and feeds on small planktonic and benthic animals. it is fishes with nets, traps, pots and fishing rods.

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Local name

Crnej

English name

Damsel fish

Scientific name

Chromis chromis

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During mating, which takes place in June, it shows some strange habits

Weight

Up to 0.1 kg

Length

Up to 0.16 m

Life span

8 years

Nutrition

Feeds on small planktonic and benthic animals

Type of diet

Omnivorous

IUCN vulnerability status

Least Concern (IUCN Red List)

Distribution

It is found in the Black Sea, the Mediterranean and the Eastern Atlantic, from Portugal to Angola including Macaronesia and the Gulf of Guinea

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