Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Pomacentridae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes Genus Chromis | |
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Macronesian midget chromis chromis acares
Chromis acares is a species of damselfish native to the Pacific Ocean.
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Chromis acares and tryssogobius coloni eviota sp blue eye in quarantine
Distribution and habitat
They are found in reefs and sometimes lagoons throughout the Pacific Ocean. It ranges from the Japan to Hawaii, Vanuatu, and the Austral Islands. People encounter them at depths of 2 metres (6.6 ft) to 37 metres (121 ft).
Description
Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum size of up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in). They are white with a yellow blotch that extends from the eye to the pectoral fin. Its dorsal and caudal fins are yellow.
Diet
Chromis acares is an omnivorous species of fish.
Behavior
This species of damselfish occurs in big to small aggregations above coral heads or rubble.
In the aquarium
In the aquarium trade, this species of fish is uncommon.
References
Chromis acares Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA