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Chromis abyssicola Allen & Randall, 1985 Deepsea chromis |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 90 - 152 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: off southeastern Australia and the Norfolk Island Ridge. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-12 | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit deep offshore trawling grounds (Ref. 7247). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||