Neoglyphidodon crossi

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.

Neoglyphidodon crossi
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Blenniiformes
Family:	Pomacentridae
Genus:	Neoglyphidodon
Species:	N. crossi
Binomial name
Neoglyphidodon crossi Allen, 1991

Distribution and habitat

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

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

Diet

This fish is omnivorous.

Behaviour

Adults of this species are solitary.^[2]

In the aquarium

This fish is found in the aquarium trade.

Breeding

Females lay into the substrate. The males then guard and aerate the eggs until they hatch.^[2]