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Alexander's Damsel
Pomacentrus alexanderae
Blackfin Chromis
Pycnochromis vanderbilti
- Max size
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- Max depth
- 20 m
- Found in
- 11 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- blackyellowblue
- Body shape
- Compressed
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Horizontal markings
- Family
- Pomacentridae
Pycnochromis vanderbilti, commonly known as Vanderbilt's chromis, is a species of damselfish native to the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The specific name honours the yachtsman and explorer George Washington Vanderbilt III (1914–1961), the organiser of an expedition to Oahu in 1940 during which the type was collected. In naming this species Fowler acknowledged Vanderbilt for his role in developing the collection of fishes at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Similar species
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Ambon Chromis
Pycnochromis amboinensis
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Ambon Damsel
Pomacentrus amboinensis
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Atlantic Sergeant Major
Abudefduf saxatilis
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Barhead Damsel
Neoglyphidodon thoracotaeniatus
Bengal Sergeant
Abudefduf bengalensis
Questions
Is Blackfin Chromis dangerous?
Blackfin Chromis has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Blackfin Chromis?
How deep does Blackfin Chromis live?
Blackfin Chromis can be found at depths of up to 20 meters.
