Midget chromis
📖 Overview
Adults found in exposed seaward reefs. Sometimes inhabit clear lagoons or channels. They occur in small to large aggregations on the upper edge of the slope over live coral or rubble. Uncommon . Benthopelagic . Feeds on planktons . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Midget chromis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Midget 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 0 - 37 m . Tropical; 30°N - 26°S, 119°E - 133°W south to Vanuatu and the Austral Islands.
🌿 Ecology
planktons (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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