Skunk Anemonefish
The Skunk Clownfish (Amphiprion akallopison) is ieasily misidentified or confused withe the Pink Skunk Anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion). It is found across the Indo-Pacific region. It is a slender and attractive fish that is very popular for underwater photographers. Its colouration often complements its host anemone, which is defends with vigor. Like nearly all types of clownfish, the largest member of each 'family' is female and she breeds with just one other male. If she dies, that male becomes female and grows in size to take her place as the group's leader.
Skunk Anemonefish in its anemone in The Philippines
Credit: Kevin Michael Gacad
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Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion akallopisos
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Perciformes (Perch-Like Fish) |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Pomacentridae) |
| Genus: | Amphiprion (Amphiprion) |
| Species: | Amphiprion akallopisos |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 1 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Skunk Anemonefish
Stéphanie
Spotted in:
Maldives
Maldives Diving from boat: MV Emperor Serenity
Trip destinations: North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, Vaavu Atoll
When: Dec 2022
Dani N
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Merdeka 3
Trip destinations: Racha Yai, Racha Noi, Koh Phi Phi
When: Sep 2022
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