West Australian chromis
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral or rocky reefs . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Diurnal species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. A black spot on the pectoral fin base.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for West Australian chromis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for West Australian 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 2 - 75 m. Tropical Indian Ocean: Western Australia between Albany and Northwest Cape.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | West Australian Chromis · West Australian Puller · Westralian Puller |
| 🏳️Catalan | Castanyoleta australiana |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola australiana occidentale |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-austral |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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