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Chromis alta Greenfield & Woods, 1980 Oval damselfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 150 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico and the Galapagos Islands. One record from Cocos Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-13 | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit coral and rocky reefs (Ref. 9334). Feed mainly on plankton (Ref. 9334). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||