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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Lined chromis

Pycnochromis lineatus Fowler & Bean, 1928
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
2–35 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Adults are found singly or in loose aggregations above the upper edges of outer reef slopes with rich coral growth. Often at the entrance of large caves or near its ceiling . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 48636. Diurnal species .

Scientific Name
Pycnochromis lineatus
Authority
Fowler & Bean, 1928
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Depth Range
2–35 m
Latitude
12°S – 8°N
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pycnochromis
Pycnochromis
Species
Lined chromis
Pycnochromis lineatus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lined chromis 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; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 35 m . Tropical; 8°N - 12°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02089 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
7cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
12

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
8°N – 12°S
Described By
Fowler & Bean, 1928

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 18.1 g
Omega-3 (total) 131 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Lined chromis has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
- - -

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