Specimen Information

Neopomacentrus cyanomos
Neopomacentrus cyanomos
(Regal Demoiselle)
Marine Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1467178
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusNeopomacentrus
Speciescyanomos
Common NameRegal Demoiselle
StateTX
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Texas, Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Stetson Bank mooring #2
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNorthern Gulf of Mexico
HUC8 Number32004300
Map
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Collection Day27
Collection Month6
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
CommentsSighting occured 6/27, 6/28 and 6/29. Depth = 23.8 m. Schools of N. cyanomos (5-10 cm TL), each containing dozens to hundreds of small fish, were observed over many of the pinnacles on the bank and schooling in the upright portions of sponges with other reef fish, including Chromis multilineata. C. multilineata are native to the sanctuary and commonly found in large numbers.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Size5-10 cm (TL)


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