Bicolor Chromis
Pycnochromis margaritifer
Also known as: Black-and-White Chromis, Chocolate Dip, Chocolate Dip Chromis, Half-and-Half Puller, Puller, Whitetail Chromis, Whitetail Puller
- Black-and-White Chromis
- Chocolate Dip
- Chocolate Dip Chromis
- Half-and-Half Puller
- Puller
- Whitetail Chromis
- Whitetail Puller
Overview
Found singly or in small schools, amongst algae covered coral and rocks, over exposed seaward reefs.
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
- black spot
- Fins & Tail
- white tail
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Pacific Ocean
- Country only · 6
Found singly or in small schools, amongst algae covered coral and rocks, over exposed seaward reefs.
Adult photos 6
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