Pycnochromis amboinensis
| Scientific name | Pycnochromis amboinensis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1871 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Pycnochromis |
Introduction
Pycnochromis amboinensis is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
How to recognize Pycnochromis amboinensis ?
Pycnochromis amboinensis measures between 8 and 10 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Pycnochromis amboinensis is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, Pycnochromis amboinensis has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
Pycnochromis amboinensis is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature26 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 70 m
Biotope presentation
Pycnochromis amboinensis is most often found at a depth between 0m and 70m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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