Chromis acares
| Chromis acares | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Chromis |
| Species: | C. acares |
| Binomial name | |
| Chromis acares (J. E. Randall & Swerdloff, 1973) | |
Chromis acares is a species of damselfish native to the Pacific Ocean.
Distribution and habitat
They are found in reefs and sometimes lagoons throughout the Pacific Ocean.[1] It ranges from the Japan to Hawaii, Vanuatu, and the Austral Islands.[1] People encounter them at depths of 2 metres (6.6 ft) to 37 metres (121 ft).[1]
Description
Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum size of up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in).[1] They are white with a yellow blotch that extends from the eye to the pectoral fin.[2] Its dorsal and caudal fins are yellow.[2]
Ecology
Diet
Chromis acares is an omnivorous species of fish.
Behavior
This species of damselfish occurs in big to small aggregations above coral heads or rubble.[1][2]
In the aquarium
In the aquarium trade, this species of fish is uncommon.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Chromis acares" in FishBase. December 2014 version.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Encyclopedia of Life. "Chromis acares comprehensive description", Encyclopedia of life, Retrieved on 6 December 2014.
- ↑ Reef Builders. "Reef Nuggets 1: Damsels in disguise" Retrieved on 6 December 2014