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Pycnochromis fieldi (Randall & DiBattista, 2013) Two-tone Chromis |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits coral reefs, both lagoon and outer reefs, but not in areas exposed to heavy wave action, at depths of 1 to at least 40 m. Feeds on zooplankton, but rarely more than a meter above the shelter of the reef (Ref. 92902). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||