Pycnochromis Abruptus
📖 Overview
A shallow water species. Feeds on planktons . Diurnal species . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 26. Body very dark gray-brown, depth 1.95-2.1 in SL. Caudal fin abruptly white. Narrow posterior part of dorsal and anal fins hyaline. Base of pectoral fins with a large black spot. Upper and lower spiniform procurrent caudal rays 2; upper and lower 2 branched caudal rays filamentous and often very long. Tube lateral line scales 16-18, rarely 16. Free margin of subopercle nearly reaching a vertical at rear margin of pupil.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pycnochromis Abruptus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pycnochromis Abruptus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 22 m . Tropical Central Pacific: endemic to Marquesas.
🌿 Ecology
planktons (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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