Spiny chromis: Difference between revisions

Spiny chromis individuals can grow up to a maximum size of {{convert|14|cm|in}} as adults.<ref name=fishbase/> Its fins have 17 dorsal spines, 14 to 16 dorsal rays, 2 anal spines, and 14 to 16 anal rays.<ref name=fishbase/> This fish is gray on the front and white on the back. The ratio of grey to white varies by specific reef, as there is little interbreeding between reefs due to lack of pelagic larval period. Grey color can range from a blue-grey to brown as the fish matures. The top of its dorsal fin and the bottom of its anal fin is black. Some individuals are gray with a yellow horizontal line in the middle.