Species · GBIF taxon 5212081
Clark's Anemonefish
Amphiprion clarkiiAlso known as Yellowtail Clownfish, Clark's Clownfish, Banded Anemonefish, Chocolate Clownfish
Clark's anemonefish are highly adaptable marine fish famous for their mutualistic relationship with ten different species of sea anemones. They live in small, female-dominated social groups where the largest individual is the breeding female and the second largest is the breeding male. If the dominant female dies, the breeding male changes sex to take her place, maintaining the strict hierarchy of the colony.
MarineMutualisticColorful
Licensed referenceDiego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
- diet
- Omnivorous, feeding on zooplankton, algae, and leftovers from their host anemone
- family
- Pomacentridae
- threats
- Coral bleaching, habitat destruction, and over-collection for the aquarium trade
- life Span
- 10 to 15 years in the wild
LC
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- Keep your distance: Avoid touching the host anemone, as its stinging tentacles can cause painful skin irritation.
- Watch for territorial displays: Observe how the fish dart out aggressively to defend their host from intruders.
- Look for color variations: Notice how their coloration can range from bright orange to nearly black depending on the host anemone.