bicolor chromis
| Scientific name | Pycnochromis margaritifer |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Fowler |
| Year of description | 1946 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Pycnochromis |
Introduction
Pycnochromis margaritifer, commonly known as bicolor chromis, 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 the bicolor chromis ?
The bicolor chromis measures between 8 and 10 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and blanc body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietplanctophage
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The bicolor chromis is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is planctophage .
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, the bicolor chromis has little concern for non-territorial animals. In a constant quest for dominance, the dominant males of this species cannot stand each other. The battle between two individuals can be intense and violent. It will result in the submission and sometimes even death of one of the protagonists.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The bicolor chromis 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)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth2 - 20 m
Biotope presentation
The bicolor chromis is most often found at a depth between 2m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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