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Ambon Chromis

Pycnochromis amboinensis

Also known as: Ambon Puller, Puller

Adult
@greatwhite · Mandang Resort Hotel, Papua New Guinea · May 20121 / 4
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Overview

Found singly or in schools, over steep outer reef slopes, of clear 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.

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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Pacific
  • Country only · 4
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Found singly or in schools, over steep outer reef slopes, of clear seaward reefs rich in coral growth.

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Adult photos 4

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusPycnochromis
    7. speciesPycnochromis amboinensis (Bleeker, 1871)

    SourcesWoRMSFishBase

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)