Barrier Reef Anemonefish
Amphiprion akindynos
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1–25 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Like all clownfish it shelters within the stinging tentacles of a sea anemone on lagoon and outer reefs, a partnership that protects it from predators. A pair stays together, and the male guards and fans the eggs the female lays on the substrate beside their host.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278392.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barrier Reef Anemonefish live?
- The Barrier Reef Anemonefish (Amphiprion akindynos) is typically found at 1–25 m.
- Is the Barrier Reef Anemonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Barrier Reef Anemonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barrier Reef Anemonefish get?
- The Barrier Reef Anemonefish grows to about 9 cm.