New Clownfish A. Thiellei

[ian20]

Just picked this up last night, it seems to be settling nicely.

 

[vector824]

It does! I love the dorsal markings, seems to have taken to your bta already.

 

[ian20]

It definitely didn't waste any time making itself right at home in the bta. I was surprised how quick it dove right in

 

[Zack K]

It definitely didn't waste any time making itself right at home in the bta. I was surprised how quick it dove right in

Skunk Clownfish usually don’t waste time at all. Very nice looking Clown! One of the only Hybrids of the Ocean!

 

[brandon429]

is he named after my online buddy and friend? I had no idea that species existed

is that species named after Albert T (given the abbreviated listing) Could have been another Thiel discoverer/tribute but I’d wondered.

 

[ian20]

I would need to freshen up but if I remember correctly it was named by Mike Thielle, He had the first captive specimen in the late 70's. The A. is for Amphiprion

 

[brandon429]

agreed I was hoping they were using a play on abbreviations for Mr T :) bless him, rip, a jedi. Nicely done tax tracing for sure and the fish has fantastic markings Ive sure not seen one

 

[mmw64]

Beautiful fish!

 

[ian20]

Thank You!

 

[ocboat]

Awesome fish - I'm very jealous. Hopefully you can track down another to pair with it.

 

[ian20]

Hopefully! I would love to make a attempt at breeding them, as fare as I can tell it hasn't been done.

 

[chizerbunoi]

Very lovely patterns.

 

[Brianstone575]

The Dallas World Aquarium has these on display next to a tank of closely related white bonnet clowns. Named after Albert Thiel who wrote some of the first English language reef books (ca early 1980s). I think he may have also translated das optimal aquaria into English, but don’t quote me on that. He found specimens at a wholesaler in New Jersey.

 

[Brianstone575]

 

[Brianstone575]

Picture of A. Thielli at Dallas World Aquarium.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Very nice. A local fish store in LA area had a few Leucokranos clowns for sale a couple of months ago.

 

[mike thielle]

Named after Michael Thielle by Warren Burgess. I should know I am Mike Thielle. If you'd like a copy of the original descriptive manuscript, email [email protected].

 

[mike thielle]

Named after Michael Thielle by Warren Burgess. I should know I am Mike Thielle. If you'd like a copy of the original descriptive manuscript, email [email protected].

 

[mike thielle]

THX for the clarification Michael Thielle.