Chagos Anemonefish
Amphiprion chagosensis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 10–25 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An anemonefish endemic to the Chagos reefs, it favours seaward slopes but turns up on lagoon reefs and reef tops as well. Pairs breed together, gluing demersal eggs to the bottom that the male guards and fans until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212776.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chagos Anemonefish live?
- The Chagos Anemonefish (Amphiprion chagosensis) is typically found at 10–25 m.
- Is the Chagos Anemonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Chagos Anemonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chagos Anemonefish get?
- The Chagos Anemonefish grows to about 11 cm.