Chromis chromis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Damselfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacentridae
Synonyms	Sparus chromis, Heliastes chromis, Chromis castanea, ... more
Common names	Mediterranean chromis, Castagnole, Hafryt Asswad, ... more

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Main reference

Loris, D. and J. Rucabado. 1990. (Ref. 10797)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Allen, Gerald R. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 10797); common length : 13.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 10797)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 2 - 40 m (Ref. 10797)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 46°N - 12°S, 32°W - 36°E

Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea: Along the coast of Portugal to the Gulf of Guinea (St. Thomas Island = São Tomé Island), may also reach Angola. Quoted mainly in the islands (Azores, Salvage, Canary, Cape Verde, Annobon, etc.) than on the continent.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11

Form small shoals in midwater above or near rocky reefs or above seagrass meadows (Posidonia. Feed on small planktonic or benthic animals (Ref. 6760). Reproduce in summer (Ref. 6760). Eggs characterised by adhesive filaments are nested on rocky or sandy bottoms (Ref. 6760). Males guard the eggs (Ref. 6760).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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