Lubbock's chromis (Chromis lubbocki)
Source-cited species reference: taxonomy from WoRMS, biology from FishBase, occurrence map from GBIF, conservation from IUCN Red List.
Lubbock's chromis (Chromis lubbocki) is a marine species in the family Pomacentridae (Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis), recorded in the World Register of Marine Species as Chromis lubbocki Edwards, 1986 under AphiaID 273738.
- Scientific name
- Chromis lubbocki
- Authority
- Edwards, 1986
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Order
- Ovalentaria incertae sedis
- Maximum length
- 12.5 cm
- Depth range
- 0–15 m
- Habitat zone
- reef-associated
- Iucn red list
- Least Concern
- Gbif occurrence records
- 39
Classification (WoRMS)
Full classification as recorded by WoRMS: Kingdom: Animalia · Phylum: Chordata · Class: Teleostei · Order: Ovalentaria incertae sedis · Family: Pomacentridae · Genus: Chromis.
Accepted name: Chromis lubbocki · Authority: Edwards, 1986 · Taxonomic status: accepted · AphiaID: 273738.
Source: World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) — https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=273738 (CC BY 4.0). Accessed 2026-09-23.
Biology and life history (FishBase)
Measured values published by FishBase for Chromis lubbocki. Only fields the database actually holds for this species are shown; these are database values, not aquarium guidance.
Maximum length: 12.5 cm · Depth range: 0–15 m · Habitat zone: reef-associated · Body shape: fusiform / normal · Vulnerability index: 10 of 100.
FishBase notes: Adults inhabit rocky inshore reefs (Ref. 7247). 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).
Source: FishBase species summary (SpecCode 12419) — https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Chromis-lubbocki.html (CC BY-NC 3.0 — non-commercial use only). Accessed 2026-09-23.
Distribution and occurrence records (GBIF)
39 georeferenced occurrence records for Chromis lubbocki are published through GBIF from 1 countries or marine areas. The map above plots 7 distinct locations from a sample of 39 records; it shows where the species has been observed and reported, not a modelled range.
Most records by country or area: Cabo Verde (39).
Source: GBIF Occurrence Search (taxonKey 5212139) — https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/search?taxon_key=5212139&has_coordinate=true (records CC0 / CC BY); WoRMS distribution records (MarineRegions) — https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=273738 (CC BY 4.0); Natural Earth 110m basemap — https://www.naturalearthdata.com/ (public domain). Accessed 2026-09-23.
Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
The IUCN Red List assesses Chromis lubbocki Edwards, 1986 as Least Concern (code LC). No trend, population estimate or threat analysis is given here, because none is available from this source without the Red List API; follow the source link for the full assessment, including its date.
Source: IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (taxon 188376) — https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/188376/0; GBIF IUCN Red List category endpoint (taxonKey 5212139) — https://api.gbif.org/v1/species/5212139/iucnRedListCategory. Accessed 2026-09-23.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lubbock's chromis (Chromis lubbocki)?
Lubbock's chromis is a small marine damselfish formally described by Edwards in 1986 and catalogued in the World Register of Marine Species under AphiaID 273738. It belongs to the family Pomacentridae, the same family that includes many other reef-dwelling chromis species.
What are Lubbock's chromis (Chromis lubbocki)'s size and habitat range?
This species grows to a maximum total length of 12.5 cm, making it a modestly sized damselfish. It occupies shallow marine waters, with a recorded depth range from the surface (0 m) down to 15 m.
How is Lubbock's chromis (Chromis lubbocki) classified in the taxonomic tree?
It sits within the order Ovalentaria incertae sedis and the family Pomacentridae, under the class Teleostei and phylum Chordata. Its placement in Pomacentridae groups it with other true damselfish rather than with tangs or wrasses.
Who named Lubbock's chromis (Chromis lubbocki) and when was it described?
The species was described by Edwards in 1986, giving it the full authority citation 'Chromis lubbocki Edwards, 1986.' That original description is the basis for its current entry in WoRMS and FishBase.
Why is Lubbock's chromis (Chromis lubbocki) of interest to marine biologists and reef enthusiasts?
Its shallow depth range (0–15 m) makes it relatively accessible for in-situ observation and ecological sampling on reef systems. As another documented member of the Pomacentridae, it helps round out our understanding of damselfish diversity in its region.
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