The spiny chromis

spiny chromis

Scientific name	Acanthochromis polyacanthus
Descriptor	Bleeker
Year of description	1855
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Pomacentridae
Genus	Acanthochromis

Introduction

Acanthochromis polyacanthus, commonly known as spiny chromis, is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

12 cm
Maximum size

14 cm

Average size

12 cm
Maximum size

14 cm

How to recognize the spiny chromis ?

The spiny chromis measures between 12 and 14 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and blanc body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

omnivorous
Sociability

living as a couple or in a group
territorial

Yes
Way of living

diurnal

The spiny chromis is a fish living as a couple or in a group naturally found near the rocks. This species is omnivorous .

The spiny chromis is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché

The spiny chromis is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Origin

Great Barrier Reef Philippine Sea Indonesian seas Western Tropical Pacific Ocean

islands

New Caledonia French Polynesia

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

25 - 29 °C
Depth

1 - 65 m

Biotope presentation

The spiny chromis is most often found at a depth between 1m and 65m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

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Species of the same family

false skunk striped anemonefish Pomacentridae

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