Thielle's Anemonefish
Amphiprion thiellei
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 2–10 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
A clownfish that lives within the tentacles of a sea anemone, sheltered from predators by stings that do not harm it. A pair stays together to breed, the male guarding and fanning the eggs laid on the substrate, and this one breeds readily in captivity.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278406.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thielle's Anemonefish live?
- The Thielle's Anemonefish (Amphiprion thiellei) is typically found at 2–10 m.
- Is the Thielle's Anemonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Thielle's Anemonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Thielle's Anemonefish get?
- The Thielle's Anemonefish grows to about 9 cm.