Biology:Chromis acares
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Chromis |
| Species: | C. acares
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| Chromis acares (J. E. Randall & Swerdloff, 1973)[1]
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Chromis acares is a species of damselfish native to the Pacific Ocean.
Distribution and habitat
They are found in reefs and sometimes lagoons throughout the Pacific Ocean.[2] It ranges from the Japan to Hawaii, Vanuatu, and the Austral Islands.[2] People encounter them at depths of 2 metres (6.6 ft) to 37 metres (121 ft).[2]
Description
Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum size of up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in).[2] They are white with a yellow blotch that extends from the eye to the pectoral fin.[3] Its dorsal and caudal fins are yellow.[3]
Ecology
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.[2][3]
In the aquarium
In the aquarium trade, this species of fish is uncommon.[4]
References
- ↑ "Species Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff". FishWisePro. 1973. https://www.fishwisepro.com/Species/Chromis-acares-276. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Chromis acares" in FishBase. December 2014 version.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Encyclopedia of Life. "Chromis acares comprehensive description", Encyclopedia of life, Retrieved on 6 December 2014.
- ↑ Reef Builders. "Reef Nuggets 1: Damsels in disguise" Retrieved on 6 December 2014
External links
- Photos of Chromis acares on Sealife Collection
Wikidata ☰ Q2152477 entry
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