Chromis atripectoralis
| Scientific name | Chromis atripectoralis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Welander & Schultz |
| Year of description | 1951 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Chromis |
Introduction
Chromis atripectoralis is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
How to recognize Chromis atripectoralis ?
Chromis atripectoralis measures around 8 cm. The dominant males can however reach 12 cm. Chromis atripectoralis measures around 8 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 12 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly vert body.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Chromis atripectoralis is a fish gregarious naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, Chromis atripectoralis has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
Chromis atripectoralis is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 29 m
Biotope presentation
Chromis atripectoralis is most often found at a depth between 0m and 29m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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