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Updated 7/2/2022
Family Pomacentridae
WEST PACIFIC
Pycnochromis caudalis
Wakatobi, Indonesia, 50 feet
BLUE-AXIL CHROMIS
Uncommon along outer reef dropoffs in deeper water. Dark blue spot at base of pectoral fin distinguishes it from the common Bicolor Chromis. Attains 3 inches. Indonesia to the Solomon Islands & Pohnpei. Formerly known as Chromis caudalis.