Chromis ovalis, commonly known as oval chromis, is a species of damselfish endemic to the Hawaiian archipelago.[2][3]
Description & Biology
Although they are commonly smaller fish, they can get up to 9 in (22.9 cm) in length, and are grey in color with a blue iridescent, metallic like finish.[4] The younger fish have a yellow dorsal fin with blue tips on it while the older ones on the other hand get more dull in color as they get older.[4] This species feeds on plankton including copepods.[5] This species has high haplotype diversities.[3]
Distribution & Habitat
Chromis ovalis is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and tends to live near remote islands.[4] They can be found as schools in rocky areas as deep as 20 feet.[6]
Reproduction
The males of this species create nests which are around 3 feet apart in short term nesting areas.[6] In order for the males to get a mate, similar to a mating dance, the male jumps to gain the females attention, if the female is interested then she follows the male to the nesting area to lay her eggs.[6]
References
- ^ Allen, G.R. (2022). "Chromis ovalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T188573A1895476. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T188573A1895476.en. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Chromis ovalis (Steindachner, 1900)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ a b Tenggardjaja, Kimberly A.; Bowen, Brian W.; Bernardi, Giacomo (2016-04-05). "Reef Fish Dispersal in the Hawaiian Archipelago: Comparative Phylogeography of Three Endemic Damselfishes". Journal of Marine Sciences. 2016: e3251814. doi:10.1155/2016/3251814. ISSN 2633-4666.
- ^ a b c "Oval Chromis, Chromis ovalis". www.marinelifephotography.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ baensch, frank (2014-04-05). "Oval Chromis Culture - Fish Culture Research". Frank Baensch. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ a b c "Fish of the Month: Oval Chromis Chromis ovalis". www.hawaiisfishes.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
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