Pycnochromis margaritifer, known commonly as the bicolor chromis, is a species of marine fish in the family Pomacentridae.[1] The species was reclassified as Pycnochromis margaritifer in 2021, [2] and is still listed under the former name Chromis margaritifer in some places.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Pycnochromis |
| Species: | P. margaritifer
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| Pycnochromis margaritifer Fowler, 1946
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Distribution
editThe bicolor chromis is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region until the oceanic islands of the central Pacific Ocean.[3]
Description
editThe bicolor chromis is a small fish and can reach a maximum size of 9 cm length.[3]
References
edit- ^ 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
- ^ Tang, K. L., Stiassny, M. L., Mayden, R. L., & DeSalle, R. (2021). Systematics of damselfishes. Ichthyology & Herpetology, 109(1), 258-318.
- ^ a b Fishbase: Chromis margaritifer
External links
edit- Photos of Pycnochromis margaritifer on Sealife Collection
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