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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Two-tone Chromis

Pycnochromis fieldi Randall & DiBattista, 2013
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
1–40 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Inhabits coral reefs, both lagoon and outer reefs, but not in areas exposed to heavy wave action, at depths of 1 to at least 40 m. Feeds on zooplankton, but rarely more than a meter above the shelter of the reef .

Scientific Name
Pycnochromis fieldi
Authority
Randall & DiBattista, 2013
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
5.1 cm
Depth Range
1–40 m
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pycnochromis
Pycnochromis
Species
Two-tone Chromis
Pycnochromis fieldi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Two-tone Chromis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Two-tone Chromis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 40 m . Tropical Indian Ocean.

🌿 Ecology

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

zooplankton, but rarely more than a meter above the shelter of the reef (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02089 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & DiBattista, 2013

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