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Blue-axil Chromis

Pycnochromis caudalis

Also known as: Blue Axis Chromis, Bluespot Puller, Dusky Chromis, Dusky Puller, Puller

Adult
@Jorge · Lintah Straight, Indonesia · June 20171 / 1
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Overview

Found singly, or in small schools, close to shelter of caves and ledges, of steep, outer reef slopes.

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

Fins & Tail
white tail

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Pacific
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Found singly, or in small schools, close to shelter of caves and ledges, of steep, outer reef slopes.

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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 caudalis (Randall, 1988)

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)