Cross's Damselfish

Neoglyphidodon crossi

''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.
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.. Fall,Geotagged,Indonesia,Neoglyphidodon crossi

Appearance

Adults can grow up to a maximum size of 10 centimetres . They have 13 dorsal spines, 14 to 16 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 13 to 14 anal soft rays. 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.

Distribution

''Neoglyphidodon crossi'' is found in mostly in the Pacific Ocean. It is found around Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea. They are found at a depth range of 1 to 12 metres . Usually, they are found in coral reefs.

Behavior

Adults of this species are solitary.

Habitat

''Neoglyphidodon crossi'' is found in mostly in the Pacific Ocean. It is found around Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea. They are found at a depth range of 1 to 12 metres . Usually, they are found in coral reefs.

Reproduction

Females lay into the substrate. The males then guard and aerate the eggs until they hatch.

Food

This fish is omnivorous.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderCichliformes
FamilyPomacentridae
GenusNeoglyphidodon
SpeciesN. crossi
Photographed in
Indonesia