Fire Clownfish
Amphiprion melanopus
Also known as: Anemonefish, Black Anemonefish, Black Clownfish, Blackback Anemonefish, Black-backed Anemonefish, Chocolate Clown, Cinnamon Clownfish, Clown Anemonefish, Clownfish, Dusky Anemonefish, Red-and-Black Anemonefish
- Anemonefish
- Black Anemonefish
- Black Clownfish
- Blackback Anemonefish
- Black-backed Anemonefish
- Chocolate Clown
- Cinnamon Clownfish
- Clown Anemonefish
- Clownfish
- Dusky Anemonefish
- Red-and-Black Anemonefish
Overview
Found in pairs or family groups, with their host anemone, over shallow waters, of lagoons and outer reefs.
Juveniles reddish orange with 2-3 narrow bars.
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 · Pacific Ocean
- Exact location · 6
- Country only · 22
Found in pairs or family groups, with their host anemone, over shallow waters, of lagoons and outer reefs.
Adult photos 28
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