Cadenat's chromis
📖 Overview
Found in rocky reefs and deeper 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): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cadenat's chromis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 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 20 - 60 m. Tropical Central Atlantic: off Senegal, Guinea, Liberia, and Ghana.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | African Blue Chromis · Cadenat's Chromis |
| 🏳️Catalan | Castanyoleta de Cadenat |
| 🇫🇷French | Chromis bleu africain |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola di Cadenat |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-azul-africana |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Castañuela de Cadenat |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromis lineatus | Cadenat | 1950 | Heterotypic |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cadenat's chromis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 216 records indexed .
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