black-bar chromis
| Scientific name | Pycnochromis retrofasciatus |
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| Descriptor | Weber |
| Year of description | 1913 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Pycnochromis |
Introduction
Pycnochromis retrofasciatus, commonly known as black-bar chromis, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size5 cm
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Maximum size6 cm
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Mimicrycoral
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Patternrayure verticale
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Average size5 cm
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Maximum size6 cm
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Mimicrycoral
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Patternrayure verticale
How to recognize the black-bar chromis ?
The black-bar chromis measures between 5 and 6 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and beige body. The also has noir rayure verticale.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The black-bar chromis is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
The black-bar chromis is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The black-bar chromis is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth12 - 120 m
Biotope presentation
The black-bar chromis is most often found at a depth between 12m and 120m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
bicolor chromis
Pomacentridae
Species of the same biotope
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