Chromis atripectoralis
The black-axil chromis (Chromis atripectoralis), also known as the blackfin chromis or blue-green puller, is a damselfish from the tropical Indo-Pacific. This fish can reach almost 12 centimetres (4.7 in) in length. It inhabits lagoons and reefs, and often occurs in large numbers, feeding above Acropora corals.[1] This fish mostly feeds upon copepods, amphipods, and zoea.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Chromis |
| Species: | C. atripectoralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Chromis atripectoralis Welander & Schultz, 1951 | |
This fish is often confused with Chromis viridis. It differs from this species by having a black blotch at the base of the pectoral fin when it mature.
References
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2007). "Chromis atripectoralis" in FishBase. Mar 2007 version.
External links
- Fishes of Australia : Chromis atripectoralis
- Photos of Chromis atripectoralis on Sealife Collection
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