Yellowtail Clownfish
Amphiprion clarkii
Also known as: Anemonefish, Black Clark's Clownfish, Black Clown, Brown Anemonefish, Chocolate Clownfish, Clarkii Clown, Clarkii's Clown, Clark's Anemonefish, Clark's Clownfish, Clown Anemonefish, Clownfish, Panda Clarkii, Sea Bee, Sea Bee Clownfish, Two-banded Anemonefish
- Anemonefish
- Black Clark's Clownfish
- Black Clown
- Brown Anemonefish
- Chocolate Clownfish
- Clarkii Clown
- Clarkii's Clown
- Clark's Anemonefish
- Clark's Clownfish
- Clown Anemonefish
- Clownfish
- Panda Clarkii
- Sea Bee
- Sea Bee Clownfish
- Two-banded Anemonefish
Overview
Found in pairs and family groups, with their host anemone, in lagoons, coastal and outer reefs. Geographical colour variations.
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 · Indo-West Pacific
- Exact location · 5
- Country only · 98
Found in pairs and family groups, with their host anemone, in lagoons, coastal and outer reefs.
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