Chromis
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Chromis Temporal range: 11–0 Ma Late Miocene to present |
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| Chromis chromis | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
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Chromis G. Cuvier, 1814 |
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Sparus chromis Linnaeus, 1758 |
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Chromis is a genus of fish in the family Pomacentridae. While the term damselfish describes a group of marine fish including more than one genus, most damselfish are in the genus Chromis. These fish are popular aquarium pets due to their small size, tolerance for poor water quality, and bright colors.
There are currently 99 recognized species in this genus:
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