Oval Chromis (Chromis ovalis)

Oval Chromis, a reference photo — Photo: Dr. Dwayne Meadows, NOAA/NMFS/OPR · Public domain

Chromis ovalis, commonly known as oval chromis, is a species of damselfish endemic to the Hawaiian archipelago.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Oval Chromis being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Pycnochromis vanderbilti
Chromis flavaxilla
Chromis norfolkensis
Chromis scotochiloptera
Chromis ternatensis
Chromis insolata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Chromis
Species: Chromis ovalis

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