half-and-half chromis
| Scientific name | Chromis dimidiata |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Klunzinger |
| Year of description | 1871 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Chromis |
Introduction
Chromis dimidiata, commonly known as half-and-half chromis, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
How to recognize the half-and-half chromis ?
The half-and-half chromis measures around 7 cm. The dominant males can however reach 9 cm. The half-and-half chromis measures around 7 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 9 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and blanc body.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The half-and-half chromis is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
The half-and-half 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
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The half-and-half chromis is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. 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.
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth1 - 36 m
Biotope presentation
The half-and-half chromis is most often found at a depth between 1m and 36m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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