Barrier Reef Clownfish (Amphiprion akindynos)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Amphiprion akindynos
- Common name
- Barrier Reef Clownfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Genus
- Amphiprion
- Size
- 6–9 cm
- Depth
- 2–35 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary, symbiotic, diurnal
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Amphiprion akindynos reaches 6-9 cm. Very bright orange-red body with 2-3 clear white bands on head, body and tail. Symbiosis with Entacmaea quadricolor and other anemones. Indo-Pacific reefs at 2-35 m, very common on hard coral reefs. Forms strict pair with partner defending host anemone. Iconic for divers.
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Barrier Reef Clownfish?
- Barrier Reef Clownfish (Amphiprion akindynos) reaches 6–9 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Barrier Reef Clownfish?
- Barrier Reef Clownfish is found between 2–35 m deep.
- Is the Barrier Reef Clownfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Barrier Reef Clownfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Barrier Reef Clownfish?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Amphiprion
- Amphiprion bicinctus - Two-band anemonefish
- Amphiprion ocellaris - False clownfish
- Amphiprion akallopisos - Skunk clownfish
- Amphiprion clarkii - Clark's anemonefish
- Amphiprion perideraion - Pink skunk clownfish
- Amphiprion polymnus - Saddleback Clownfish
Other species in the family Pomacentridae
- Chromis chromis - Mediterranean damselfish
- Chromis cyanea - Blue chromis
- Stegastes partitus - Bicolor damselfish
- Chromis limbata - Azores chromis
- Abudefduf luridus - Canary damsel
- Hypsypops rubicundus - garibaldi
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 278392)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5212068)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia