Amphiprion allardi
| Scientific name | Amphiprion allardi |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Klausewitz |
| Year of description | 1970 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Amphiprion |
Introduction
Amphiprion allardi is a salt water fish from the western Indian Ocean.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size15 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patternrayure horizontale
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Type
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size15 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patternrayure horizontale
How to recognize Amphiprion allardi ?
Amphiprion allardi measures around 12 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 15 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly jaune, noir and blanc body. The also has blanc rayure horizontale.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Amphiprion allardi is a fish living as a couple or alone. This species is carnivorous .
Amphiprion allardi 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
Amphiprion allardi is a fish ovipare.
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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Temperature25 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
Amphiprion allardi is most often found at a depth between 1m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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