How big is the Skunk clownfish?

Skunk clownfish (Amphiprion akallopisos) reaches 6–11 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Skunk clownfish?

Skunk clownfish is found between 3–25 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Skunk clownfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Skunk clownfish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Skunk clownfish (Amphiprion akallopisos)

Key facts

Scientific name: Amphiprion akallopisos
Common name: Skunk clownfish
Category: Fish
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Amphiprion
Size: 6–11 cm
Depth: 3–25 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: reef
Behaviours: symbiotic, territorial
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Amphiprion akallopisos reaches 11 cm. Small clownfish with a uniform salmon-orange-pink body adorned with a fine median white stripe along the back from the upper lip to the caudal base (hence skunk). No other vertical bars, unlike most clownfishes. Lives in symbiosis with the anemones Heteractis magnifica and Stichodactyla mertensii. Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar, Mozambique, Seychelles.

Photo of Skunk clownfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Skunk clownfish?: Skunk clownfish (Amphiprion akallopisos) reaches 6–11 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Skunk clownfish?: Skunk clownfish is found between 3–25 m deep.
Is the Skunk clownfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Skunk clownfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Skunk clownfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Amphiprion

Other species in the family Pomacentridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 212770)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5212090)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia