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The Black anemonefish (Amphiprion melanopus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The cinnamon clownfish is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the western Pacific. The species has a red-brown to cinnamon-coloured body with a white band behind the head and usually blackish flanks and fins. It lives in symbiosis with large sea anemones, among which it finds shelter; a mucus layer protects it from the stinging cells. It lives in small groups around a host anemone. As a protandrous hermaphrodite each fish starts as a male. It feeds on zooplankton, especially copepods, and algae. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black anemonefish?
The Black anemonefish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Cinnamon-coloured with a white neck band; lives in symbiosis with sea anemones; protandrous hermaphrodite.
Where does the Black anemonefish live?
The Black anemonefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Pacific; lagoon and outer reefs with sea anemones.
How big does the Black anemonefish get?
The Black anemonefish grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Black anemonefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Black anemonefish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Black anemonefish edible?
The Black anemonefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Amphiprion
More from the family Pomacentridae
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