Chromis kennensis
| Scientific name | Chromis kennensis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Whitley |
| Year of description | 1964 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Chromis |
Introduction
Chromis kennensis is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size5 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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Patterndrawn scales
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Average size5 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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Patterndrawn scales
How to recognize Chromis kennensis ?
Chromis kennensis measures around 5 cm. The dominant males can however reach 8 cm. Chromis kennensis measures around 5 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 8 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and bleu body. The also has noir drawn scales.
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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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Chromis kennensis is a fish living in a group or alone 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 kennensis has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Chromis kennensis is a fish ovipare.
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)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
Chromis kennensis is most often found at a depth between 0m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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