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Blacktail chromis
Pycnochromis nigrurus (Smith, 1960)
AnimalsDemoiselles, castagnoles, sergeant fish...
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Reunion IslandMayotte
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Blueline chromisBritish English
- Chromis à queue noireFrench (France)
- Chromis de l’océan IndienFrench (France)
- Donzela-de-Contorno-PretoItalian (Italy)
Other invalid scientific names
- Chromis nigrura Smith, 1960
- Chromis nigrurus Smith, 1960
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Sources
- BOURJON Philippe, SITTLER Alain-Pierre in : DORIS, 25/12/2025 : Pycnochromis nigrurus (Smith, 1960), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/4636
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 27/05/2026 : Pycnochromis nigrurus (Smith, 1960), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/4946
Modification history
- Created by Maguelone GRATEAU on 27/05/2026
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