Black AnemonefishAmphiprion melanopus
(Other names Red & Black Anemonefish, Fire Anemonefish )
Displays a distinct vertical white band jsut behind the eye. Sometimes fish in this species may lack this distinct band but not usually. The head, dorsal fin, breast, belly and pectoral fin are all orange with a yellow caudal fin and the side of the body is black. Usually found in large numbers in outer reefs and lagoons. Size: 12cm in length Diet: algae, planktonic copepods |
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