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Pycnochromis retrofasciatus (Weber, 1913) Black-bar chromis |
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Bos, A.R. |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 120 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Indonesia to Fiji, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia. Recently recorded from Tonga (Ref. 53797). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Description: Head and body yellowish tan with a prominent black bar posteriorly on body, fins same color as adjacent part of body, tail white. The caudal fin and caudal peduncle is white. | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit coral-rich areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs. They occur singly or in small groups and remains close to thickly branching coral shelter (Ref. 9710). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 February 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||