Pycnochromis iomelas
| Scientific name | Pycnochromis iomelas |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Jordan & Seale |
| Year of description | 1906 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Pycnochromis |
Introduction
Pycnochromis iomelas is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
How to recognize Pycnochromis iomelas ?
Pycnochromis iomelas measures between 6 and 8 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and blanc body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Pycnochromis iomelas is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Pycnochromis iomelas is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
Pycnochromis iomelas is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
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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Temperature25 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 35 m
Biotope presentation
Pycnochromis iomelas is most often found at a depth between 0m and 35m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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