Abrolhos Chromis
Chromis multilineata
Sighting evidence at Parcel das Paredes, Abrolhos Banks
Dense schools of this endemic chromis hover above the chapeirão formations, feeding on plankton drifting in the nutrient-rich currents. Their iridescent bodies catch the slanting tropical light, creating shimmering curtains of silver and gold above the reef surface. As a species strongly associated with the chapeirão habitat type, they represent the tight ecological link between Abrolhos' unique geology and its marine biodiversity.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Abrolhos Chromis is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.