Whitebonnet Anemonefish
Amphiprion leucokranos
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 2–12 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Living among the tentacles of sea anemones, this clownfish settles on lagoons and outer reef slopes between about 2 and 12 metres. It may be a natural hybrid of two other anemonefishes, and the male guards and fans the eggs stuck to the rock beside the host.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278396.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitebonnet Anemonefish live?
- The Whitebonnet Anemonefish (Amphiprion leucokranos) is typically found at 2–12 m.
- Is the Whitebonnet Anemonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitebonnet Anemonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitebonnet Anemonefish get?
- The Whitebonnet Anemonefish grows to about 12 cm.