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Malayan Chromis

Pycnochromis flavipectoralis

Also known as: Puller, White-finned Puller, Yellowaxil Chromis

Adult
@fishx6 · Mirihi, Maldives · August 20071 / 2
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Overview

Found singly, pairs, or in loose schools, over sheltered upper slopes, of coral reefs and seaward 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 fins

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indian Ocean
  • Country only · 2
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Found singly, pairs, or in loose schools, over sheltered upper slopes, of coral reefs and seaward reef slopes.

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Adult photos 2

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusPycnochromis
    7. speciesPycnochromis flavipectoralis (Randall, 1988)

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)