Barrier reef anemonefish
A species of Amphiprion, Also known as Two-banded anemone-fish Scientific name : Amphiprion akindynos Genus : Amphiprion
Barrier reef anemonefish, A species of Amphiprion
Also known as:
Two-banded anemone-fish
Botanical name: Amphiprion akindynos
Genus: Amphiprion
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Description
Description
Adults are an orange-brown colour with two white bars with black edging encircling the body. The first bar is located on the head behind the eyes and may be thin and broken. The second bar is on the body below the dorsal fin. The caudal peduncle and caudal fin are white. Juveniles are normally brown with three white stripes. In sub-adults the colouring changes to a dull yellow with two white stripes. They have 10 to 11 dorsal spines and 2 anal spines. They reach a maximum length of 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in).
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Farmerfish Genus
Amphiprion Species
Barrier reef anemonefish