Mystery Damsel

[HighDefAquaria]

Hello can someone ID this Damsel for me? I can’t find anything that looks like it. My LFS sold it to me 2 months ago as a Red Sea Chromis. I’d like to know more about it just to make sure it’s not going to grow to 1 foot long or somthing .

 

[exnisstech]

Almost looks like my assure damsel but mine has more yellow on its bottom.

 

[HighDefAquaria]

Almost looks like my assure damsel but mine has more yellow on its bottom.

The body is brown with blue on the face and yellow fins.

 

[exnisstech]

Sorry I can't really see the color in the lighting. Not an azure then because they are a nice bright blue.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hello can someone ID this Damsel for me? I can’t find anything that looks like it. My LFS sold it to me 2 months ago as a Red Sea Chromis. I’d like to know more about it just to make sure it’s not going to grow to 1 foot long or somthing .

Generally, if a LFS says "Red Sea" it usually came from there, or perhaps the Indian Ocean.

The picture isn't super clear, and of course, damselfish color is variable due to age and conditions under which it is being held. The fish looks fairly deep bodied and there is a lot of yellow on the anal and pelvic fins.

I don't think it is in the genus Chromis, it might be an Amblyglyphidodon, possibly A. indicus

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[skey44]

I agree with Jay it’s close to the “white bellied” damsel I’m seeing but it doesn’t seem to be a perfect match. A. leucogaster.

A white light picture would potentially help.

 

[HighDefAquaria]

Here are more photos.

 

[HighDefAquaria]

I agree with Jay it’s close to the “white bellied” damsel I’m seeing but it doesn’t seem to be a perfect match. A. leucogaster.

A white light picture would potentially help.

It’s a tuff one I can’t find anything that looks like it. Been looking for months.

 

[skey44]

It’s a tuff one I can’t find anything that looks like it. Been looking for months.

It’s a cool looking fish nonetheless. Following to see if anyone comes up with this!

 

[HighDefAquaria]

It’s a tuff one I can’t find anything that looks like it. Been looking for months.

It’s a cool looking fish nonetheless. Following to see if anyone comes up with this!

It’s a 1/1 bidding starts at $20,000

 

[skey44]

It’s a 1/1 bidding starts at $20,000

New species and you can name it!!! Who knows. Hopefully someone chimes in and nails it down.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Here are more photos.

With these clearer photos, I’m changing my mind - looks more like a chubby Pomacentrus-type damsel, not Ambyglphyodon.

 

[HighDefAquaria]

Hold my beer I’m braking out the sony.

 

[areefer01]

With these clearer photos, I’m changing my mind - looks more like a chubby Pomacentrus-type damsel, not Ambyglphyodon.

I was going to suggest the Regal (Neopomacentrus cyanomos) but you may have a good one with Pomacentrus. The body shape and upper tail give it a higher probability.

Good call.

 

[HighDefAquaria]

With these clearer photos, I’m changing my mind - looks more like a chubby Pomacentrus-type damsel, not Ambyglphyodon.

I was going to suggest the Regal (Neopomacentrus cyanomos) but you may have a good one with Pomacentrus. The body shape and upper tail give it a higher probability.

Good call.

The fins are not as long but it’s close.

 

[HighDefAquaria]

For your viewing pleasure.

 

[KrisReef]

Hold my beer I’m braking out the sony.

Thank you for this post. The superbowl is so over rated. Fish ID's, now that's a proper way to spend a Sunday.

 

[HighDefAquaria]

Hold my beer I’m braking out the sony.

Thank you for this post. The superbowl is so over rated. Fish ID's, now that's a proper way to spend a Sunday.

I’m doing my part.

Reefer bowl.

 

[HighDefAquaria]

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