New Species of Chromis Discovered in Maldives

Researchers discovered a new deep-sea damselfish species, Chromis abadhah, in the Maldives. The team included scientists from California Academy of Sciences, University of São Paulo, and Maldives Marine Research Institute. The fish was first observed at Lhaviyani Atoll at about 101 meters depth in the mesophotic zone. Named to honor the Rolex Perpetual Planet initiative. The fish is pearly white with pale blue undertones and silvery-blue eyes. It has been observed in eight locations between Lhaviyani and Dhaalu atolls.

Researchers discovered a new deep-sea damselfish species, Chromis abadhah, in the Maldives. The team included scientists from California Academy of Sciences, University of São Paulo, and Maldives Marine Research Institute. The fish was first observed at Lhaviyani Atoll at about 101 meters depth in the mesophotic zone. Named to honor the Rolex Perpetual Planet initiative. The fish is pearly white with pale blue undertones and silvery-blue eyes. It has been observed in eight locations between Lhaviyani and Dhaalu atolls.

Researchers discovered a new deep-sea damselfish species, Chromis abadhah, in the Maldives. The team included scientists from California Academy of Sciences, University of São Paulo, and Maldives Marine Research Institute. The fish was first observed at Lhaviyani Atoll at about 101 meters depth in the mesophotic zone. Named to honor the Rolex Perpetual Planet initiative. The fish is pearly white with pale blue undertones and silvery-blue eyes. It has been observed in eight locations between Lhaviyani and Dhaalu atolls.

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