what kind of fish is this?

[zdawgnight]

I bought it and they said its a sebae but i cant tell the difference between a sebae and a clarkii

 

[SueShe]

Lokks like an A. Polymnus, Black variant Saddleback Clownfish.

 

[MarinaP]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7981694#post7981694 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SueShe
Lokks like an A. Polymnus, Black variant Saddleback Clownfish.

You are right, Sue.

More info can be found here

http://wish.wodonga.tafe.edu.au/~kwaldon/species.htm

 

[boyooso]

FWIW I don't have any experience with these fish, but I've wondered, so I'll see where this goes....

that fish place sells this which looks like your fish, they call it allardi


liveaquaria sells
this which looks like your fish.

I realize their are differences in the representations, but there are also similarities...

Is it neither of these fish???

 

[lt34]

All I see is black and white. There is a balck and white A. Ocellaris? Just a guess.

 

[SueShe]

The yellow pectoral fins and face suggest a young black variant A. Polymnus Saddleback. See the last few pics of the site.
http://www.edge-of-reef.com/pomacentridi/PMCAmphiprionpolymnusen.htm
They are an aggressive species and get can get pretty large. very difficult to breed.

 

[zdawgnight]

wow so who knows what the hell my fish is there seem to be so many types of clownfish out there that look so similar this is rediculous

 

[ClownReef®]

..its A. polymnus..saddleback clown..black variant..aggressive clown..

 

[phender]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7988639#post7988639 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by zdawgnight
wow so who knows what the hell my fish is there seem to be so many types of clownfish out there that look so similar this is rediculous

Let's see. 4 people told you black A. polynmus. 2 people said they didn't know but guessed something else. Who do you think is right?

It is the black version of a saddleback clown (A. polymnus)

 

[JHardman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7986796#post7986796 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by boyooso
FWIW I don't have any experience with these fish, but I've wondered, so I'll see where this goes....

that fish place sells this which looks like your fish, they call it allardi


liveaquaria sells
this which looks like your fish.

I realize their are differences in the representations, but there are also similarities...

Is it neither of these fish???

And you have nailed on the head the problem with the industry. The vast majority of resellers, wholesalers can not if they had to save their vary life correctly identify a clownfish's species.

In your example, LA got it right, the other did not.

To the OP... You have been told by some the best people on the board the correct ID.

 

[zdawgnight]

honestly im not sure. the store i bought it from said is a sebae books ive found show it to be a clarkii and you guys are saying polynmus and others. I guess wishful thinking is taking me towards sebae cause id like to think i bought was i asked for but its tough i have seen so many variants of each species that i cant really make a decision. Im hoping that its some rare species that is worth millions but im sure thats wrong.

 

[sarahkucera]

I think a clearer picture is needed if you want a clearer opinion.

 

[Mishap]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7987489#post7987489 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SueShe
The yellow pectoral fins and face suggest a young black variant A. Polymnus Saddleback. See the last few pics of the site.
http://www.edge-of-reef.com/pomacentridi/PMCAmphiprionpolymnusen.htm
They are an aggressive species and get can get pretty large. very difficult to breed.

That's my opinion as well. The middle stripe extends along the dorsal fin which looks exactly like the saddlebacks. But the yellow on the mouth and pectoral pretty much seal the deal.

 

[traveller7]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7993081#post7993081 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by zdawgnight
Im hoping that its some rare species that is worth millions but im sure thats wrong.

I am hoping so as well, but such is not the case. Would you like to see a few more juvenile black A. polymnus?

 

[OrionN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7993937#post7993937 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sarahkucera
I think a clearer picture is needed if you want a clearer opinion.

There is no way that it can be anything but A. polymnus. This is a very simple 100% ID.

 

[boyooso]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7994022#post7994022 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by traveller7
I am hoping so as well, but such is not the case. Would you like to see a few more juvenile black A. polymnus?

Is that yours?

WOW, that is really neat to see.

 

[zdawgnight]

yep it looks like you guys are correct thank you very much for your thoughts just annoying that the damn lfs told me something totally wrong

 

[zdawgnight]

so can you guys hook me up with some info on this fish? its really difficult to find any also is this a rare type or just some nothing fish that i got screwed on .?

 

[ClownReef®]

Here you go.

Its a VERY common fish..

 

[OrionN]

This clown fish is very easy to care for. Common and inexpensive, but beautiful. It is an aggressive clownfish that should not be keep with other clownfish species unless you tank is relatively large.
This is a great Ebook on Anemones and Clownfishes
http://www.nhm.ku.edu/inverts/ebooks/intro.html