Pycnochromis margaritifer
Appearance
Pycnochromis margaritifer | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Blenniiformes |
Family: | Pomacentridae |
Genus: | Chromis |
Species: | C. margaritifer
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Binomial name | |
Chromis margaritifer Fowler, 1946
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Synonyms[1] | |
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Chromis margaritifer, known commonly as the bicolor chromis, is a species of marine fish in the family Pomacentridae.[1]
Distribution
The bicolor chromis is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region until the oceanic islands of the central Pacific Ocean.[2]
Description
The bicolor chromis is a small fish and can reach a maximum size of 9 cm length.[2]
References
- ^ a b Bailly, N. (2013). Chromis margaritifer Fowler, 1946. In: Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. (2013) FishBase. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=273739 on 2013-10-13
- ^ a b Fishbase: Chromis margaritifer
External links
- Photos of Pycnochromis margaritifer on Sealife Collection