Maldive Anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes)

Also known as Anemonefish, Blackfin Clownfish, Black-finned Anemonefish, Black-finned Clownfish, Blackfoot Anemonefish, Blackfoot Clownfish, Black-footed Anemonefish, Black-footed Clownfish, Clown Anemonefish, Clownfish, Maldives Anemonefish, Maldives Clown, Maldives Clownfish, Maldivian Anemonefish, Rose Skunk Clownfish

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Also known as Anemonefish, Blackfin Clownfish, Black-finned Anemonefish, Black-finned Clownfish, Blackfoot Anemonefish, Blackfoot Clownfish, Black-footed Anemonefish, Black-footed Clownfish, Clown Anemonefish, Clownfish, Maldives Anemonefish, Maldives Clown, Maldives Clownfish, Maldivian Anemonefish, Rose Skunk Clownfish.

Found in pairs and family groups, with their host anemone, along reef crests, reef edges, and slopes.
They feed on algae and zooplankton.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 0-25m
Western Indian Ocean - Maldives, Sri Lanka

Magnificent Sea Anemone - Heteractis magnifica
http://www.whatsthatfish.com/fish/magnificent-sea-anemone/801

Anemonefish are specialised damselfish and live a symbiotic relationship with various anemones. Some anemonefish will only be found with one type of anemone, but others can live with many types.
They are rarely found very far away from an anemone. Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/7809

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