Chromis alta Greenfield & Woods, 1980
Oval damselfish
Chromis alta
photo by Allen, G.R.

 Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae
 Max. size:  13 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 26.07.94
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 18.07.11
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 26.07.95

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