Chromis margaritifer

Chromis margaritifer
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Actinopterygii
Family:Pomacentridae
Genus:Chromis
Species: C. margaritifer
Binomial name
Chromis margaritifer
Fowler, 1946
Synonyms[1]
  • Chromis dimidiatus margaritifer Fowler, 1946
  • Chromis margarifer Fowler, 1946 (misspelling)
  • Chromis margaritifera Fowler, 1946 (misspelling)

Chromis margaritifer, known commonly as the bicolor chromis, is a species of marine fish in the family Pomacentridae.[1]

Distribution

The bicolor chromis is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region until the oceanic islands of the central Pacific Ocean.[2]

Description

The bicolor chromis is a small fish and can reach a maximum size of 9 cm length.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Bailly, N. (2013). Chromis margaritifer Fowler, 1946. In: Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. (2013) FishBase. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=273739 on 2013-10-13
  2. 1 2 Fishbase: Chromis margaritifer


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