Azores chromis
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rocky reefs and sand-weed areas . 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): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Azores 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 5 - 45 m . Subtropical; 40°N - 5°S, 32°W - 12°E west Africa between Senegal and Pointe Noire, Congo.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Azores Chromis · Damsel fish |
| 🇫🇷French | Castagnole à queue rayée |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Atlantic damselfish · Castanheta amarela · Castanheta baia · Castanheta branca · donzela-dos-açores |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Fula Blanca |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heliases limbatus | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
| Heliazes marginatus | Valenciennes | 1843 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Azores chromis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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