I need a fish identified
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erk
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I did some quick searching, and I think it may be Paraclinus nigripinnis. I wasn't sure at first, but after seeing the lightened image, I can see what appears to be the circle marking on the back dorsal fin. I think due to its age, it hasn't achieved the full adult colors yet.
https://www.google.com/search?q=par...h=964#imgrc=9KkIZ5hSkrb3KM:&spf=1498162016318
https://www.google.com/search?q=par...h=964#imgrc=9KkIZ5hSkrb3KM:&spf=1498162016318
Bongo Shrimp
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I don't think you can conclude that it is P. nigripinnis without being able to see the rest of the posterior end including the tail because some species have more than one ocellus which could be hidden in that pic. Also, there is no basis for which to draw upon in terms of determining the age of the specimen. Fishes in the Paraclinus genus have quite variable coloration.
Bongo Shrimp
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IDK why I thought there were more but yes there seems to be only one that could be in that range with more than one ocellus, P. barbatus, but I agree with you now that P. nigripinnis is closest.
Chasmodes
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I agree, Paraclinus sp. for sure. But, not sure the species. Could be P. nigripinnis. But also could be P. marmoratus. Need a better pic to see if there are more ocelli or not. In this pic, the tail is curved behind. If it's P. marmoratus, the other two ocelli could be out of view. The dorsal fin could be an identifier too, it is hard to see in the OP's pic. Both fish have overlapping ranges.
Great website: http://biogeodb.stri.si.edu/caribbean/en/gallery/genus/1804
If your fish is indeed either fish, very cool fish indeed. Should be a lot of fun for ya.
Great website: http://biogeodb.stri.si.edu/caribbean/en/gallery/genus/1804
If your fish is indeed either fish, very cool fish indeed. Should be a lot of fun for ya.
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Aidanwolf
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He came out today but he was under a rock so i couldn't get a photo. he kind of changes colors he is usually black but turns like a green tint sometimes, it may be do to light though.
eatbreakfast
Fish Nerd
They are very color variable depending on their surroungings.
Bongo Shrimp
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@Oldsalt01 That is simply incorrect. Here's the original image with the body of the fish outlined in red along with the eye and pectoral fin. The dorsal spike and pointed head automatically rule out the entire genus which contains the Starry Blenny.
(Looks like I was off a little on the pectoral fin but it doesn't really matter for this sake)
eatbreakfast
Fish Nerd
Yes, take a look at that posting pic....
Chasmodes
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Not to mention the range of the starry blenny doesn't match the OPs collection site. Salarias ramosus, is from the Western Central Pacific, from the Philippines to northwestern Australia, according to FishBase. It is not found in South Florida. I guess it is possible that someone released one or more from an aquarium, but so far, I can't find any evidence that they have been found in the Caribbean or around Florida on the web. I'm not saying that it's impossible to find starry blennies in the Atlantic or Caribbean, but just that it's unlikely.
