The spiny chromis (Acanthochromis polyacanthus) is a species of damselfish from the western Pacific. It is the only member of the genus Acanthochromis.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spiny 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 margaritifer
- Chromis xanthura
- Amblyglyphidodon indicus
- Chromis chrysura
- Pycnochromis iomelas
- Neopomacentrus cyanomos
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Genus
- Acanthochromis
- Species
- Acanthochromis polyacanthus
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