Fish ID help

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I just picked up a new fish at my LFS. They said they have never seen one before and called it a blood red chromis. He thought it might be a new species collected for the first time. (??) I can't find anything online with anything close to that name. It's probably 1 1/2 long and more torpedo shape than what I know as a more common chromis. Right now it is somewhat grey with a blue/green hue and maybe a hint of red in the fins and tail. Sorry about the fuzzy pic he is still in the bag acclimating.


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Poor photo but from its shape, fins and what appears to be the mouth, I would say Anthia.
 
If it was never before seen i don't think it would be at a normal old LFS for sale. Its also kinda sketchy since I know from old days working at a LFS that they atleast ordered what type fish they wanted. I couldn't imagine a place just getting in mystery fish..LOL It could happen i guess just find it a bit weird..
 
Ya i kinda thought the same things. I E-mailed APet which supplies my LFS to see if they will asnwer and tell me anything.
 

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