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Pomacentridae

Malayan chromis

Pycnochromis flavipectoralis

Yellow patch on pectoral base

Brown
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Deep-bodied
Compressed cross-section
Small
Tropical fish

Malayan chromis is a marine fish found around Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. The largest recorded length is 8 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Pycnochromis
Maximum length: 8 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Indian Ocean: Maldives to Java, Indonesia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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