Chromis iomelas

Chromis iomelas
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Chromis
Species: C. iomelas
Binomial name
Chromis iomelas
Jordan & Seale, 1906

Chromis iomelas is a species of reef dwelling fish in the family Pomacentridae. It is occasionally seen for sale in the aquarium trade.

Description

Chromis iomelas is split in color, being solid black from the middle of the dorsal fin to the nose, and solid white from the middle of the dorsal fin to the end of the caudal fin. It grows to a size of 8 cm in length.

Distribution

This species is from the Pacific ocean. It can be found on the Great Barrier Reef, and reefs around northern New Guinea, Samoa, and the Society Islands.

References

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