Deepsea chromis
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit deep offshore trawling grounds . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepsea chromis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Deepsea chromis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 90 - 152 m. Subtropical; 26°S - 30°S Southwest Pacific: off southeastern Australia and the Norfolk Island Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Deepsea Chromis · Deepsea Puller |
| 🏳️Catalan | Castanyoleta de l'abisme |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola di profondità |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-do-abismo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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