Pycnochromis pacifica
Species of ray-finned fish
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Pycnochromis pacifica, the Pacific chromis, is a species of damselfish belonging to the genus Pycnochromis. It is found in the Pacific Ocean.[1][2]
| Pycnochromis pacifica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Pycnochromis |
| Species: | P. pacifica |
| Binomial name | |
| Pycnochromis pacifica (Allen & Erdmann, 2020) | |
P. pacifica was formerly referred to as Pycnochromis agilis, but is now recognised as distinct species.[3] P. pacifica is distinguished from P. agilis, as it has a larger black spot at the base of the pectoral fin, covering the entire fin base.
