Whitesnout Anemonefish
Amphiprion mccullochi
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 2 to 45 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
Found only around Lord Howe Island and nearby reefs, this anemonefish shelters in the stinging tentacles of a sea anemone in lagoons and rocky reefs. Its small range puts it at risk, and it is listed as vulnerable to extinction.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278397.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitesnout Anemonefish live?
- The Whitesnout Anemonefish (Amphiprion mccullochi) is typically found at 2 to 45 m.
- Is the Whitesnout Anemonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitesnout Anemonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitesnout Anemonefish get?
- The Whitesnout Anemonefish grows to about 12 cm.