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The Black clown (Amphiprion clarkii) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
Clark's anemonefish is a damselfish of the family Pomacentridae from the Indo-Pacific and one of the best-known anemonefishes. The species grows to about 15 cm and is dark to black with two or three white crossbars and yellow-orange fins; the colour varies greatly by region. It lives in symbiosis with sea anemones on lagoon and outer reefs, protected from the stinging cells by a special mucus layer. As an omnivore it eats algae, zooplankton and small invertebrates. Anemonefishes are protandrous hermaphrodites: they start as males and can later become females. They form monogamous pairs and are harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black clown?
The Black clown has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly black and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Lives in symbiosis with sea anemones; protandrous hermaphrodite that starts as a male.
Where does the Black clown live?
The Black clown lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-Pacific; lagoon and outer reefs, in symbiosis with sea anemones.
How big does the Black clown get?
The Black clown grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Black clown dangerous to humans?
No, the Black clown is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Black clown edible?
The Black clown is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Amphiprion
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