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|name=Saddleback Clownfish | |name=Saddleback Clownfish | ||
| − | |extra_common_names=Twobanded Anemonefish, Saddleback Clownfish, Brown Saddle Clownfish, Panda Clownfish, White-Tipped Anemonefish, Yellow-Finned Anemonefish | + | |extra_common_names=Twobanded Anemonefish, Saddleback Clownfish, Brown Saddle Clownfish, Saddleback Anemonefish, Panda Clownfish, White-Tipped Anemonefish, Yellow-Finned Anemonefish |
|species=Amphiprion polymnus | |species=Amphiprion polymnus | ||
|extra_scientific_names=Amphiprion bifasciatus, Amphiprion bifasciatus annamensis, Amphiprion intermedius, Amphiprion laticlavius, Amphiprion polynemus, Amphiprion trifasciatus, Amphiprion polymus | |extra_scientific_names=Amphiprion bifasciatus, Amphiprion bifasciatus annamensis, Amphiprion intermedius, Amphiprion laticlavius, Amphiprion polynemus, Amphiprion trifasciatus, Amphiprion polymus | ||
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|habitat=western pacific | |habitat=western pacific | ||
|family=Pomacentridae | |family=Pomacentridae | ||
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|difficulty=M | |difficulty=M | ||
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|min_life_span=2 | |min_life_span=2 | ||
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|min_sg=1.020 | |min_sg=1.020 | ||
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :Pacific ocean | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Hard to do, as males are the same size as females | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :Peaceful | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will take most kinds of marine food including live foods such as [[krill]] and flake. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Daily | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :A spacious tank with hiding places is required. Known to host ''[[Stichodactyla haddoni]]'' or ''[[Heteractis crispa]]'' anemones. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :Mixes well with nonagressive species | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :Typical oval [[:Category:Clownfish|Clownfish]] shape. The Saddleback Clownfish has an orange-brown body with a vertical white band behind its head, and a large white patch on its dorsal area which resembles a "saddle". The colouration can vary from orange to black. The pattern of white bars can also vary. A captive-bred variant was developed that lacked the distinctive "saddle" patch is called the "black saddleback clownfish". | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Clownfish | |Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Clownfish | ||
Latest revision as of 14:02, 16 July 2018
Black Saddleback Clownfish
Amphiprion polymnus
114 Litres (30 US G.)
12-13 cm (4.7-5.1")
8.1 - 8.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
2-12 years
Family
Pomacentridae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
- Twobanded Anemonefish, Saddleback Clownfish, Brown Saddle Clownfish, Saddleback Anemonefish, Panda Clownfish, White-Tipped Anemonefish, Yellow-Finned Anemonefish
Additional scientific names
- Amphiprion bifasciatus, Amphiprion bifasciatus annamensis, Amphiprion intermedius, Amphiprion laticlavius, Amphiprion polynemus, Amphiprion trifasciatus, Amphiprion polymus
Origin[edit]
- Pacific ocean
Sexing[edit]
- Hard to do, as males are the same size as females
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful
Diet[edit]
- Will take most kinds of marine food including live foods such as krill and flake.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Daily
Environment specifics[edit]
- A spacious tank with hiding places is required. Known to host Stichodactyla haddoni or Heteractis crispa anemones.
Behaviour[edit]
- Mixes well with nonagressive species
Identification[edit]
- Typical oval Clownfish shape. The Saddleback Clownfish has an orange-brown body with a vertical white band behind its head, and a large white patch on its dorsal area which resembles a "saddle". The colouration can vary from orange to black. The pattern of white bars can also vary. A captive-bred variant was developed that lacked the distinctive "saddle" patch is called the "black saddleback clownfish".
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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