The Eastern skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The orange skunk clownfish is an anemonefish from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 14 cm and has a plain orange body with a white stripe running over the back from the snout to the tail. It lives in symbiosis with large sea anemones, among which it shelters from predators and which it cleans of debris and parasites. The largest fish of a group is always the female; on its loss the dominant male changes sex. The fish appears in the reef aquarium. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Eastern skunk anemonefish?
The Eastern skunk anemonefish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Eastern skunk anemonefish live?
The Eastern skunk anemonefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Eastern skunk anemonefish get?
The Eastern skunk anemonefish grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Eastern skunk anemonefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Eastern skunk anemonefish is harmless to humans.
Is the Eastern skunk anemonefish edible?
The Eastern skunk anemonefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Amphiprion
More from the family Pomacentridae
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