Chromis xanthura (Bleeker, 1854)

Paletail chromis

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacentridae
Synonyms	Heliases xanthurus, Chromis xanthurus, ... more
Common names	Black chromis, Pale tail chromis, Pale-tail puller, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1991. (Ref. 7247)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Allen, Gerald R. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 3 - 40 m (Ref. 7247)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 35°N - 25°S

Pacific Ocean: Christmas Island and offshore reefs of northwestern Australia in the eastern Indian Ocean to the islands of Oceania (excluding the Hawaiian Islands). Reported from Maldives (Ref. 5579), Japan and Taiwan (Ref. 1602 and 4868, respectively). Replaced by Chromis opercularis in western Indian Ocean (Ref. 37816).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Fish exhibit color variation with size and location. Juveniles are slate gray to a brilliant metallic blue with a bright orange-yellow tail. Adults are dark gray to black, and in most areas have a white tail.

Found in steep outer reef slopes and shallow coastal reef flats, sometimes forming large aggregations feeding on zooplankton several meters above the bottom. Juveniles remain close to shelter. Nests in small patches of loose sand under ledges or at the base of slopes (Ref. 9710).


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

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (26 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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