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Blacktail Chromis

Pycnochromis nigrura

Also known as: Black-edged Puller, Black-tailed Chromis, Blueline Chromis, Puller

Adult
@designedforx · KE, Kenya · September 20171 / 1
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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.

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How to identify

Pattern
blue spots

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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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Adult photos 1

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusPycnochromis
    7. speciesPycnochromis nigrura (Smith, 1960)

    SourcesWoRMSFishBase

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)