Neoglyphidodon crossi
| Neoglyphidodon crossi | |
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| File:Cross's damsel (Neoglyphidodon crossi) (48652010581).jpg | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Neoglyphidodon |
| Species: | N. crossi
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| Binomial name | |
| Neoglyphidodon crossi Allen, 1991
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Neoglyphidodon crossi is a species of damselfish found in the western and central Pacific. It can grow to a maximum of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) in length.[2] It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]Neoglyphidodon crossi is found in mostly in the Pacific Ocean. It is found around Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.[2] They are found at a depth range of 1 to 12 metres (3.3 to 39.4 ft).[2] Usually, they are found in coral reefs.
Description
[edit | edit source]Adults can grow up to a maximum size of 10 centimetres (3.9 in).[2] They have 13 dorsal spines, 14 to 16 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 13 to 14 anal soft rays.[2] Juveniles are orange with a black bottom and a blue line that extends from its snout to its caudal pentacle. Adults are more grayish with less orange spots and their line is less blue.
Ecology
[edit | edit source]Diet
[edit | edit source]This fish is omnivorous.
Behaviour
[edit | edit source]Adults of this species are solitary.[2]
In the aquarium
[edit | edit source]This fish is found in the aquarium trade.
Breeding
[edit | edit source]Females lay into the substrate. The males then guard and aerate the eggs until they hatch.[2]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Photos of Neoglyphidodon crossi in the Sealife Collection
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