Marine Species: Amphiprion ephippium

(Bloch, 1790)

Taxonomy Structure

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Amphiprion
Species: Amphiprion ephippium

Species Data:

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Common Name: Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Fire Anemonefish
Description: Orange fish with a black spot in the posterior portion of the body. The size of the spot increases with the growth of the fish. Juveniles usually have one to three bands on the head and body, which disappear with growth.
Habitat: Shallow waters in reef lagoons, plains and sides of reefs, at depths between 2 and 15 meters.
Color: Orange.
Dimensions: Up to 12 centimeters.
Geographical Distribution: Indian Ocean

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