Blacktail Chromis
Pycnochromis nigrura
Also known as: Black-edged Puller, Black-tailed Chromis, Blueline Chromis, Puller
- Black-edged Puller
- Black-tailed Chromis
- Blueline Chromis
- Puller
Overview
Found singly, pairs or in schools, over outer reef crests of seaward reefs rich in coral growth.
Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn.
How to identify
- Pattern
- blue spots
- Fins & Tail
- black tail margin
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indian Ocean
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Found singly, pairs or in schools, over outer reef crests of seaward reefs rich in coral growth.
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