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Cross's Damsel - Neoglyphidodon crossi (juvenile) While the adult is dark chocolate brown the juvenile has a bright orange color and a neon blue stripe extending from the snout to the rear base of the dorsal fin.<br />
Many times I wonder how come the juveniles are more colorful than the adults as I assume is not for sexual display and it also makes them more noticeable..it is an interesting fact.. Fall,Geotagged,Indonesia,Neoglyphidodon crossi Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cross's Damsel - Neoglyphidodon crossi (juvenile)

While the adult is dark chocolate brown the juvenile has a bright orange color and a neon blue stripe extending from the snout to the rear base of the dorsal fin.
Many times I wonder how come the juveniles are more colorful than the adults as I assume is not for sexual display and it also makes them more noticeable..it is an interesting fact..

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  1. Huh, very interesting. I wonder why as well. Posted 5 years ago

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''Neoglyphidodon crossi'' is a Damselfish from the western and central Pacific. It can grow to a maximum of 10 centimetres in length. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.

Similar species: Cichliformes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 21, 2020. Captured Nov 7, 2019 02:26 in Indonesia.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm