Half-and-half chromis

Pycnochromis iomelas

Deep Bodied Pomacentrid Fish of Western Pacific

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Deep-bodied
Compressed cross-section
Small
Tropical fish

Pycnochromis iomelas , also known as the half and half chromis, is a species of reef dwelling fish in the family Pomacentridae. It is occasionally seen for sale in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Pycnochromis
Maximum length: 8 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Great Barrier Reef and northern New Guinea to Samoa and the Society Islands (Ref. 7247 ). There are no valid records of this species in the western Pacific north of New Guinea, and none for the islands of Micronesia (Ref. 92902 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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