Pycnochromis margaritifer

Pycnochromis margaritifer
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Pycnochromis
Species:
P. margaritifer
Binomial name
Pycnochromis margaritifer
Fowler, 1946
Synonyms
  • Chromis dimidiatus margaritifer Fowler, 1946
  • Chromis margarifer Fowler, 1946 (misspelling)
  • Chromis margaritifera Fowler, 1946 (misspelling)

Pycnochromis margaritifer, known commonly as the bicolor chromis, is a species of marine fish in the family Pomacentridae. The species was reclassified as Pycnochromis margaritifer in 2021, and is still listed under the former name Chromis margaritifer in some places.

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.

Description

The bicolor chromis is a small fish and can reach a maximum size of 9 cm length.

References

  1. ↑ Allen, G.R.; Arceo, H.; Mutia, M.T.M.; Muyot, F.B.; Nañola, C.L.; Santos, M. (2022). "Pycnochromis margaritifer". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T188566A1894130. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T188566A1894130.en. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  2. 1 2 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
  3. ↑ Tang, K. L., Stiassny, M. L., Mayden, R. L., & DeSalle, R. (2021). Systematics of damselfishes. Ichthyology & Herpetology, 109(1), 258-318.
  4. 1 2 Fishbase: Chromis margaritifer