Species guide
How to catch Bicolor chromis
Pycnochromis margaritifer
saltwaterPomacentridae
The Bicolor Chromis is a small, colorful damselfish found in tropical saltwater reefs. It has a distinctive half-and-half coloration and is active during the day. This species is non-game and commonly inhabits shallow reef areas.
Where they live
Found inshore on exposed seaward reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, typically from the surface down to 30 meters depth. Less common in lagoon and channel habitats.
Typical size
Up to about 10 cm
What they eat
- algae
- zooplankton
Best baits
- small pieces of algae
- tiny crustaceans
Best lures
- small soft plastic lures
- tiny jigs
How to fish for them
- light spinning tackle
- micro jigging
- small dip nets for observation
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