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Pycnochromis acares
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Pycnochromis
Species:
P. acares
Binomial name
Pycnochromis acares
Synonyms
  • Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff, 1973

Pycnochromis acares is a species of damselfish that is native to the Pacific Ocean.

Distribution and habitat

They are commonly found within reefs and sometimes lagoons throughout the Pacific Ocean. [2] Their distribution ranges from Japan to Hawaii, Vanuatu, and the Austral Islands. [2] People encounter them at depths of 2 metres (6.6 ft) to 37 metres (121 ft). [2]

Description

Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum size of up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in). [2] They exhibit white with a yellow blotch that extends from the eye to the pectoral fin. [3] Its dorsal and caudal fins are yellow. [3]

Ecology

Diet

Pycnochromis acares is an omnivorous species of fish.

Behavior

This species of damselfish occurs in big to small aggregations above coral heads or rubble. [2] [3]

In the aquarium

In the aquarium trade, this species of fish is uncommon. [4]

References

  1. ^ "Species Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff". FishWisePro. 1973. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Chromis acares" in FishBase. December 2014 version.
  3. ^ a b c Encyclopedia of Life. "Chromis acares comprehensive description", Encyclopedia of life, Retrieved on 6 December 2014.
  4. ^ Reef Builders. "Reef Nuggets 1: Damsels in disguise" Retrieved on 6 December 2014


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pycnochromis acares
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Pycnochromis
Species:
P. acares
Binomial name
Pycnochromis acares
Synonyms
  • Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff, 1973

Pycnochromis acares is a species of damselfish that is native to the Pacific Ocean.

Distribution and habitat

They are commonly found within reefs and sometimes lagoons throughout the Pacific Ocean. [2] Their distribution ranges from Japan to Hawaii, Vanuatu, and the Austral Islands. [2] People encounter them at depths of 2 metres (6.6 ft) to 37 metres (121 ft). [2]

Description

Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum size of up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in). [2] They exhibit white with a yellow blotch that extends from the eye to the pectoral fin. [3] Its dorsal and caudal fins are yellow. [3]

Ecology

Diet

Pycnochromis acares is an omnivorous species of fish.

Behavior

This species of damselfish occurs in big to small aggregations above coral heads or rubble. [2] [3]

In the aquarium

In the aquarium trade, this species of fish is uncommon. [4]

References

  1. ^ "Species Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff". FishWisePro. 1973. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Chromis acares" in FishBase. December 2014 version.
  3. ^ a b c Encyclopedia of Life. "Chromis acares comprehensive description", Encyclopedia of life, Retrieved on 6 December 2014.
  4. ^ Reef Builders. "Reef Nuggets 1: Damsels in disguise" Retrieved on 6 December 2014



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