Fin's Fish Guide
The Clownfish (Amphiprion bicinctus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The twoband anemonefish is an anemonefish (Pomacentridae) from the Red Sea and adjacent waters. The species is orange to brownish with two white crossbars. It lives in symbiosis with large sea anemones, protected from the stinging cells, and rarely strays from its host. A pair is monogamous; the species is protandrous, with the largest animal becoming the female. It feeds on zooplankton and algae. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Clownfish?
The Clownfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Two white vertical bars; lives in symbiosis with sea anemones, monogamous and protandrous.
Where does the Clownfish live?
The Clownfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Red Sea and adjacent waters; near large sea anemones on reefs.
How big does the Clownfish get?
The Clownfish grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Clownfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Clownfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Clownfish edible?
The Clownfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Amphiprion
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