barrier reef anemonefish
| Scientific name | Amphiprion akindynos |
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| Descriptor | Allen |
| Year of description | 1972 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Amphiprion |
Introduction
Amphiprion akindynos, commonly known as barrier reef anemonefish, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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ShapeOval
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Type
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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ShapeOval
How to recognize the barrier reef anemonefish ?
The barrier reef anemonefish measures around 8 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 9 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly orange body.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving as a couple
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The barrier reef anemonefish is a fish living as a couple. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
The barrier reef anemonefish is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
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Hermaphroditeprotandric
The barrier reef anemonefish is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish always born male. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become female, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protandrous type. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 25 m
Biotope presentation
The barrier reef anemonefish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 25m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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