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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Pycnochromis Bami

Pycnochromis bami Randall & McCosker, 1992
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
12–45 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Feeds on planktons . Diurnal species . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .

Scientific Name
Pycnochromis bami
Authority
Randall & McCosker, 1992
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
5.9 cm
Depth Range
12–45 m
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pycnochromis
Pycnochromis
Species
Pycnochromis Bami
Pycnochromis bami

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14; Vertebrae: 26.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pycnochromis Bami is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawn Location
Demersal

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 12 - 45 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Tonga, Pitcairn, and the Austral islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3±0.2
Food Items

planktons (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02089 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
13
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & McCosker, 1992

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