Stats

Lifespan: 10-30 yrs
Size: Small
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Diurnal
Social: Pair
Biome: Coral reef
Range: Western Pacific
Movement: Swimming
Breeding: Egg-laying
Defense: Warning Colors
Status: Rare

About

The percula anemonefish lives among the stinging tentacles of sea anemones, protected by a specialized mucus coating that prevents the anemone from firing. It is one of only two species bearing the iconic orange-and-white banded pattern, and pairs bond for life within a single host anemone.

Life cycle

1.
hatchling fry
A tiny fry hatches with a yolk sac and begins free-swimming once the sac is absorbed.
2.
juvenile
A juvenile takes on adult body shape and feeds on small prey, often in nursery waters.
3.
adult
Fully grown at adult size and coloration.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Amphiprion
Species: Amphiprion percula