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Sebae anemonefish (Amphiprion sebae) — Pomacentridae

Sebae anemonefish

Amphiprion sebae
Family: Pomacentridae

The Sebae anemonefish (Amphiprion sebae) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 16 cm.

Length
16 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
2.0–25.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The Sebae anemonefish is an anemonefish (Pomacentridae). The species is from the northern Indian Ocean, grows to about 16 cm and has a dark-brown to black body with two white crossbars and a yellow snout and tail. It lives in symbiosis with large sea anemones, protected from the stinging cells by a special mucus layer, and rarely strays far from its host. It eats zooplankton and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Sebae anemonefish?

The Sebae anemonefish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly black and shows a vertical stripes pattern.

Where does the Sebae anemonefish live?

The Sebae anemonefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Sebae anemonefish get?

The Sebae anemonefish grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.

Is the Sebae anemonefish dangerous to humans?

No, the Sebae anemonefish is harmless to humans.

Is the Sebae anemonefish edible?

Yes, the Sebae anemonefish is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Sebae-anemoonvis sourced
English name
Sebae anemonefish sourced
Scientific name
Amphiprion sebae
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Seba anemonefish; Sebae anemonefish; Sebae anemones verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
16.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Black sourced
Pattern
Vertical bars sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
2.0 verified
Max depth (m)
25.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Vissen met natuurlijk aas (vis, garnaal, worm) of kunstaas dicht bij rif- en rotsstructuren. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Amphiprion

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