Saddle Anemonefish
Amphiprion ephippium
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 2–15 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It shelters in the tentacles of sea anemones in silty coastal bays where the water is often murky. Usually paired, the male guards and fans the eggs stuck to the substrate beside their host anemone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212782.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saddle Anemonefish live?
- The Saddle Anemonefish (Amphiprion ephippium) is typically found at 2–15 m.
- Is the Saddle Anemonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Saddle Anemonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saddle Anemonefish get?
- The Saddle Anemonefish grows to about 14 cm.