Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Chromis Higher classification Chromis | Phylum Chordata Family Pomacentridae Scientific name Chromis iomelas Rank Species | |
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Similar Chromis, Pomacentridae, Chromis margaritifer, Chromis nitida | ||
Chromis iomelas is a species of reef dwelling fish in the family Pomacentridae. It is occasionally seen for sale in the aquarium trade.
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Description
Chromis iomelas is split in color, being solid black from the middle of the dorsal fin to the nose, and solid white from the middle of the dorsal fin to the end of the caudal fin. It grows to a size of 8 cm in length.
Distribution
This species is from the Pacific ocean. It can be found on the Great Barrier Reef, and reefs around northern New Guinea, Samoa, and the Society Islands.
References
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