Saddle Anemonefish
Amphiprion ephippium
Also known as: Anemonefish, Black-backed Anemonefish, Clown Anemonefish, Clownfish, Fire Anemonefish, Fire Clown, Fire Clownfish, Red Saddle Clown, Red Saddle Clownfish, Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Tomato Clown, Tomato Clownfish
- Anemonefish
- Black-backed Anemonefish
- Clown Anemonefish
- Clownfish
- Fire Anemonefish
- Fire Clown
- Fire Clownfish
- Red Saddle Clown
- Red Saddle Clownfish
- Red Saddleback Anemonefish
- Tomato Clown
- Tomato Clownfish
Overview
Found in pairs or family groups, with their host anemone, in silty waters, over protected bays and coastlines.
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.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Eastern Indian Ocean
- Exact location · 1
- Country only · 2
Found in pairs or family groups, with their host anemone, in silty waters, over protected bays and coastlines.
Adult photos 3
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