Species
Allard's Clownfish
Amphiprion allardiAlso known as Allard's Anemonefish
Allard's clownfish are striking reef dwellers distinguished by their dark brown to black bodies, two bright blue-white vertical bars, and vibrant orange-yellow fins and snout. They live in strict hierarchical pairs or small groups within the protective tentacles of host sea anemones, particularly the bubble-tip anemone. Like other anemonefish, they are protandrous hermaphrodites, meaning the largest individual in a group is the dominant female, and the second largest is the breeding male.
MarineReef DwellerSymbiotic
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyCopepods, Amphipods, Filamentous algae
Predators
- Groupers
- Moray eels
- Snappers
ThreatsCoral bleaching, habitat degradation, and overcollection for the aquarium trade
HabitatsCoral reefs and lagoons harboring host sea anemones
Life span6 to 10 years in the wild
Classification
- FamilyPomacentridae
- SpeciesAmphiprion allardi
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Approach slowly: Move gently when snorkeling or diving to avoid scaring them deep into their host anemone.
- Look for the host: Locate bubble-tip or carpet anemones first, as these fish rarely stray far from them.
- Observe social dynamics: Watch the larger female defend the territory while the smaller male hovers nearby.
Host Symbiont (c) Alexander Vasenin, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Image unavailableHost Symbiont Close Relative 
Close Relative (c) Magnus Kjaergaard, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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