Chromis fumea (Tanaka, 1917)
Smokey chromis
photo by Eric Keung@114°E Hong Kong Reef Fish Survey

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae
Max. size:  9.48 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Pacific: restricted to Japan and Taiwan, with vagrants ranging southward to Malaysia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-10. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D XIII-XIV,11-12 (usually 12); A II,9-10 (usually 10); pectoral-fin rays 18-20 (usually 19); pelvic-fin rays I,5; caudal-fin rays principal 15, branched 13; procurrent spiniform caudal-fin rays 2; tubed lateral-line scales 16-19 (usually 18-19); gill rakers 7-11 + 18-23, total rakers 26-33 (usually 26-29) (Ref. 125611).
Biology:  Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward coral and rocky reefs (Ref. 9710). Prefer habitat consisting of boulder substrates or mixed rock, rubble, and sand, at depths between about 3 and 30 m (Ref. 125611). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding; eggs demersal and adhere to the substrate, and males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 November 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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