Brazilian chromis
📖 Overview
Adults are found in open areas with great water circulation over rocky bottom; usually in groups, 4-5 m above the substrate, seeking shelter on the bottom when there are predators . Maximum depth from Ref. 126840. 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 - 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 23. Color black in life, paler ventrally. Caudal peduncle and fin and upper 3/4 of soft dorsal fin yellow; black anal and pelvic fins (some have very small yellow spots on tips of anal rays); transparent or yellowish pectoral fin, with a dark spot at axil; pectoral spot remains visible in preserved specimens. Oblique mouth; a small, opercle with a flat spine posteriorly, aligned with the pupil, its margin smooth with a round corner; lower edge of suborbitals scaled. Tubed lateral line scales, 15-17; pored scales on mid-posterior part of body and caudal peduncle 10-13; branchiostegal rays 6; predorsal bones 3. .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brazilian chromis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brazilian 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; depth range 10 - 70 m . Tropical; - 22°S Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brazilian chromis · Jubauna chromis · Jubauna Damsel · Jubauna damselfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Castanyoleta brasilera |
| 🇫🇷French | Demoiselle jubauna |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola brasiliana |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-jubauna |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Castañeta brasileña |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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