| Pycnochromis acares | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Pycnochromis |
| Species: | P. acares |
| Binomial name | |
| Pycnochromis acares | |
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Pycnochromis acares is a species of damselfish that is native to the Pacific Ocean.
They are commonly found within reefs and sometimes lagoons throughout the Pacific Ocean. [3] Their distribution ranges from Japan to Hawaii, Vanuatu, and the Austral Islands. [3] People encounter them at depths of 2 metres (6.6 ft) to 37 metres (121 ft). [3]
Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum size of up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in). [3] They exhibit white with a yellow blotch that extends from the eye to the pectoral fin. [4] Its dorsal and caudal fins are yellow. [4]
Pycnochromis acares is an omnivorous species of fish.
This species of damselfish occurs in big to small aggregations above coral heads or rubble. [3] [4]
In the aquarium trade, this species of fish is uncommon. [5]
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