Pair of Clownfish (anemonefish) guarding their anemone
Pair of Clownfish (anemonefish) guarding their anemone
Pair of Blackfinned Anemonefish guarding their territory. Anemonefish are known for aggressive guarding of their homes as they are completely reliant on the safe shelter it provides from themselves and their offspring. Blackfinned Anemonefish are a rusty orange colour with a single white stripe behind their eyes. They are able to hide in groups amongst the tentacles as Anemonefish have a thick coating of mucus which protects them from the sting of the anemone tentacles. The relationship between sea anemones and Anemonefish is mutually beneficial, the fish establish a safe home within its tentacles whilst at the same time defending the anemone from other reef fishes that may eat the tentacles (typically butterflyfish).
Blackfinned Anemonefish Facts
Other Name(s): Blackfinned anemonefish (clownfish), Maldives anemonefish (clownfish)
Scientific Name: Amphiprion nigripes
Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Size: 11 cm
Diet: Omnivourous, zoplankton, small benthic crustaceans, algae
Habitat: Outer reef slopes, reef crests
Depth: 2 - 25 metres
Distribution: Indian Ocean; Maldives and Sri Lanka
Conservation: Not Evaluated
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