Premnas biaculeatus
Clownfishes
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) :
Spinecheek anemonefish
Samtkorallenfisch
Poisson-clown à joue épineuse