| Chromis ovalis | |
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| A juvenile C. ovalis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Chromis |
| Species: | C. ovalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Chromis ovalis (Steindachner, 1900) | |
Chromis ovalis, commonly known as oval chromis, is a species of damselfish endemic to the Hawaiian archipelago. [2] [3]
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]
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]
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]
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