Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2015

Mediterranean Damselfish

Chromis chromis

Sighting evidence at Cleopatra Island Reef, Marmaris

Chromis damselfish are the most abundant reef fish at Cleopatra Island, forming glittering blue-black clouds that hover above the reef crest and attract both predators and plankton from the water column. They are the primary prey item for barracuda and dentex at this site and their collective behaviour — funnelling into tight balls when threatened — is one of the most photogenic sights on the Turkish coast. In summer they are joined by the equally beautiful Mediterranean anthias on the deeper sections of the wall.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Mediterranean Damselfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Also seen at other sites

Ghar Qawqla→