About Chromis nitida (Whitley, 1928)
The yellowback puller (Chromis nitida) reaches a maximum total length of around 9 centimeters (3.5 inches). Its single dorsal fin contains 13 spines and 11 to 13 soft rays, while its anal fin holds 2 spines and 10 or 11 soft rays. This species has a dark diagonal stripe that runs from the eye to the rear end of the dorsal fin. The area above this stripe is yellowish-brown, and the area below is silvery. The deeply forked caudal (tail) fin has black markings along its upper and lower edges. The yellowback puller is native to the subtropical east coast of Australia. Its distribution ranges from northern Queensland to southern New South Wales, and includes Lord Howe Island. It occurs at depths between 5 and 25 meters (16 and 82 feet), living on the outer side of coral-rich rocky reefs and in estuaries. Juvenile yellowback pullers sometimes live in lagoons, and some adult individuals also inhabit these areas.
