Seychelles Anemonefish
Amphiprion fuscocaudatus
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 5 to 30 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Like all anemonefishes it lives among the stinging tentacles of a host anemone, here Stichodactyla mertensii, on lagoon and seaward patch reefs. A pair stays bonded, the male guarding and fanning the eggs laid on the reef beside their anemone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212774.
FAQ
- How deep does the Seychelles Anemonefish live?
- The Seychelles Anemonefish (Amphiprion fuscocaudatus) is typically found at 5 to 30 m.
- Is the Seychelles Anemonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Seychelles Anemonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Seychelles Anemonefish get?
- The Seychelles Anemonefish grows to about 14 cm.