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Spiny Chromis
Acanthochromis polyacanthus
- Worldwide
- 1,719 observations
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About
Acanthochromis polyacanthus, the spiny chromis damselfish, is a species of damselfish from the western Pacific. It is the only member of its genus.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 8, 2026Fitzroy Island, Tropical North Queensland, AUObserver: ericthenaturistView observation from Jul 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 7, 2026Fitzroy Island QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: Kelvin PerrieView observation from Jul 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 30, 2026Fitzroy Island ReefObserver: SamView observation from May 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 30, 2026Nudey Beach, Fitzroy Island - Cairns, Fitzroy Island QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: SamView observation from May 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 5, 2026Fitzroy Island, Queensland 4871, AustraliaObserver: MitchView observation from May 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 5, 2026Fitzroy Island, Queensland 4871, AustraliaObserver: MitchView observation from May 5, 2026 on iNaturalist