Pycnochromis leucurus
| Scientific name | Pycnochromis leucurus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Gilbert |
| Year of description | 1905 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Pycnochromis |
Introduction
Pycnochromis leucurus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size8.5 cm
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size8.5 cm
How to recognize Pycnochromis leucurus ?
Pycnochromis leucurus measures between 7 and 8.5 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and blanc body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietalgae-eating
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Pycnochromis leucurus is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is algae-eating .
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 leucurus has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Pycnochromis leucurus is a fish ovipare.
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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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth20 - 119 m
Biotope presentation
Pycnochromis leucurus is most often found at a depth between 20m and 119m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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