Fire Clownfish
Amphiprion melanopus
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 18 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Sheltering in the tentacles of a sea anemone, this clownfish settles on lagoon and outer reef habitats between about 1 and 18 metres. It feeds on drifting copepods and algae, 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 278398.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fire Clownfish live?
- The Fire Clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus) is typically found at 1 to 18 m.
- Is the Fire Clownfish dangerous to divers?
- The Fire Clownfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fire Clownfish get?
- The Fire Clownfish grows to about 12 cm.