Mediterranean Damselfish (Chromis chromis)

Mediterranean Damselfish, a reference photo — Photo: (c) Julien Renoult, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Chromis chromis, the damselfish or Mediterranean chromis, is a small species of ray-finned fish of the family Pomacentridae from the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Mediterranean Damselfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Chromis limbata
Chromis notata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Chromis
Species: Chromis chromis

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