Valparaiso chromis
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rocky reefs; no information of depth range available . 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): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Valparaiso 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. Tropical Southeast Pacific: Cabo Blanco, Peru south to Talcahuano, Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Valparaiso chromis |
| 🏳️Catalan | Castanyoleta xilena |
| 🇫🇷French | Chromis chilien |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola di Valparaíso |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-de-Valparaíso |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Castañeta · Chavela |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromis cupreus | Fowler & Bean | 1923 | Synonym |
| Cromis crusma | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
| Heliases crusma | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Valparaiso chromis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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