Whitetail chromis
📖 Overview
Adults are found in aggregations near ledges and deep patch reefs . Benthopelagic . Known only from a few specimens. Life history characteristics for the family specify that this group is oviparous, with 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): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitetail 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 20 - 119 m . Tropical; 30°N - 30°S West Pacific: scattered localities, including the Hawaiian Islands, Marquesas, Ryukyu Islands, Mauritius, and Réunion.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Whitetail chromis is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Whitetail chromis has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
📊 Population Dynamics
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