Chromis oligactis
Chromis oligactis Prokofiev & Astakhov, 2023

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae
Max. size:  7.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 40 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Vietnam.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-10; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: 14 spinous rays in D, 10 branched rays in D and A, 16-17 rays in P; 3 spiniform procurrent rays in the upper and lower lobe of C; 26 gill-rakers in the outer row on the first arch; 19 perforated scales in the anterior lateral line; maximum body depth, which fits 2.2 times in SL; a small dark spot at the base of P, without prominent light or black areas or a contrasting pattern on the body in preserved specimens (Ref. 137825).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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