WHATSTHATFISH
Bony fish

Darkfin Chromis

Pycnochromis atripes

Also known as: Darkfin Puller, Dusky Puller, Puller

Adult
@fishx6 · North Horn - Great Barrier Reef, Australia · July 20091 / 1
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Overview

Found singly or in small schools, close to the bottoms of outer reef passages and slopes, of 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

Fins & Tail
fin spot

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Pacific
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Found singly or in small schools, close to the bottoms of outer reef passages and slopes, of 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 atripes (Fowler & Bean, 1928)

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)