Amphiprion biaculeatus

Clownfishes

  • Spinecheek anemonefish
  • Samtkorallenfisch
  • Poisson-clown à joue épineuse

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 16 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally living in a couple
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 17 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • Diet : Zooplankton - Algae
  • The animal is a protandrous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.