Author: (Bleeker, 1871)
FBname: Ambon chromis
Comments: Adults inhabit coral-rich areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs.  Abundant on steep outer reef slopes below 24 m, uncommon in lagoons. Juveniles in large branching corals, adults mainly in caves (Ref. 48636).  Found in aggregations (Ref. 9710).  Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).  Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205).  Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).