Pycnochromis acares

Pycnochromis acares
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Blenniiformes
Family:	Pomacentridae
Genus:	Pycnochromis
Species:	P. acares
Binomial name
Pycnochromis acares (J. E. Randall & Swerdloff, 1973)[1]
Synonyms
Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff, 1973

Pycnochromis acares is a species of damselfish that is native to the Pacific Ocean.

Distribution and habitat

They are commonly found within reefs and sometimes lagoons throughout the Pacific Ocean.[2] Their distribution ranges from Japan to Hawaii, Vanuatu, and the Austral Islands.[2] People encounter them at depths of 2 metres (6.6 ft) to 37 metres (121 ft).[2]

Description

Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum size of up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in).[2] They exhibit white with a yellow blotch that extends from the eye to the pectoral fin.[3] Its dorsal and caudal fins are yellow.[3]

Ecology

Diet

Pycnochromis acares is an omnivorous species of fish.

Behavior

This species of damselfish occurs in big to small aggregations above coral heads or rubble.[2][3]

In the aquarium

In the aquarium trade, this species of fish is uncommon.[4]

References

1. "Species Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff". FishWisePro. 1973. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Chromis acares". FishBase. December 2014 version.
3. Encyclopedia of Life. "Chromis acares comprehensive description", Encyclopedia of life, Retrieved on 6 December 2014.
4. Reef Builders. "Reef Nuggets 1: Damsels in disguise" Retrieved on 6 December 2014

External links

• Photos of Pycnochromis acares on Sealife Collection