Three new species of Chromis (Teleostei, Pomacentridae) from mesophotic coral ecosystems of the Philippines.

ABSTRACT: Three new species of Chromis (Perciformes, Pomacentridae) from the Philippines, collected between 75-150 m depth, are described by a combination of morphological features and their coloration. Chromisgunting sp. n. was found in Batangas and Oriental Mindoro, and differs from its congeners in body depth (2.1-2.2 in SL), and color of adults, light brown, with a silver area on the anterior end and a bilateral black margin along the exterior side of the tail. It is most similar to C.scotochiloptera, with a 5.3% genetic divergence in COI. Chromishangganan sp. n. was found around Lubang Island. Body depth (1.9-2.0 in SL) and adult coloration (yellowish with dark black outer margins on dorsal and anal fins) also separate this species from its congeners.

SUBMITTER: Gabriela Arango B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6477865 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature