Marine Life

Clark’s anemonefish

Maagandu mas

Amphiprion clarkii

The most widespread species in the genus Amphiprion clarkii is found right across the Indo-Pacific and occurs with a variety of giant sea anemones. Anemonefishes gain protection from predation among the stinging tentacles of anemones, and they are immune to being stung themselves, thanks to their special adaptation.

Details

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size: Common to 8 cm; max. 12 cm
color: Blackish with three white bars crossing head, body and caudal peduncle. There is considerable variation in the ratio of black to orange-yellow on the fins and ventral part of head and body.
order: Perciformes
family: Pomacentridae
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habitat and biology: This species inhabits lagoons and the outer slopes of reefs up to 55 meters deep. It has a symbiotic relationship with a variety of anemones, usually consisting of one adult pair and a few juveniles per anemone. Its diet is omnivorous.
distinctive characters: The dorsal fin has 10 or 11 spines and 14-17 rays, the anal fin has 2 spines and 12-15 rays, and the pectoral rays range from 18-21. The body depth is 1.7-2.0 times the standard length.