Yellowtail Clownfish
Amphiprion clarkii
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 70 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the larger clownfish, the yellowtail clownfish shelters in sea anemones on lagoon and outer reef slopes, unharmed by the stinging tentacles. A monogamous pair guards their patch, and the male tends the eggs stuck to the reef beneath the host.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212783.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowtail Clownfish live?
- The Yellowtail Clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii) is typically found at 1 to 70 m.
- Is the Yellowtail Clownfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowtail Clownfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowtail Clownfish get?
- The Yellowtail Clownfish grows to about 15 cm.