Saddleback Anemonefish (species: Amphiprion polymnus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Amphiprion polymnus
Saddleback Anemonefish


©David Witherall and Kirsty Lavender: Saddleback Anemonefish (Amphiprion polymnus), Upolu Reef, Ocean Freedom

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Pomacentridae
Genus Amphiprion
Species Amphiprion polymnus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Interesting facts

  • The male and female of this clownfish are almost the same size. They change colour (become darker or lighter) according to their host Anemone and they have a special ‘erratic swim’ which they use when their Anemone disappears into the sand.

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found in marine environments.

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