Onespot Puller (species: Chromis hypsilepis) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Chromis hypsilepis
Onespot Puller


©Richard Ling: Onespot Puller (Chromis hypsilepis)

©John Turnbull: Onespot Pullers (Chromis hypsilepis), Jervis Bay, NSW. They aggregate in low depressions between boulders for breeding. The males rush about trying to dominate.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Pomacentridae
Genus Chromis
Species Chromis hypsilepis

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Distinguishing features

The one spot is the white mark at the top side of the base of the tail.

Size

  • Up to 16 cm (Standard length)

Depth range

  • From 3 m to 46 m

Synonyms

Interesting facts

  • Males guard and aerate the eggs, which attach to the seabed. (FishBase)

Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Adults inhabit rocky reefs and live in groups.

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