Chromis acares

Chromis acares is a species of damselfish native to the Pacific Ocean.

Chromis acares
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Chromis
Species:
C. acares
Binomial name
Chromis acares
(J. E. Randall & Swerdloff, 1973)[1]

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
  1. "Species Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff". FishWisePro. 1973. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Chromis acares" in FishBase. December 2014 version.
  3. Encyclopedia of Life. "Chromis acares comprehensive description", Encyclopedia of life, Retrieved on 6 December 2014.
  4. Reef Builders. "Reef Nuggets 1: Damsels in disguise" Retrieved on 6 December 2014


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