Barrier Reef Chromis

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Chromis nitida

Barrier Reef Chromis, a reference photo
Photo: Richard Ling from NSW, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The Barrier Reef chromis (Chromis nitida), also known as the yellowback puller or shining puller, is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae native to the east coast of Australia. It is a small fish with a yellowish-brown dorsal surface separated by a dark stripe from its silvery flanks and underside.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Barrier Reef Chromis 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.

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Classification

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

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