500 observationsLeast Concern
Skunk Anemonefish
Amphiprion akallopisos
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Blenniiformes βΊFamily: Pomacentridae βΊGenus: Amphiprion
About
The skunk clownfish or nosestripe anemonefish, Amphiprion akallopisos, is an anemonefish (also called clownfish) that lives in association with sea anemones. A. akallopisos is found in the Indian Ocean. It resides in shallow inshore reefs as deep as 15 m with a moderate to strong current. The skunk clownfish can also be kept in captivity by aquarists.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Skunk Anemonefish is Amphiprion akallopisos.
- The Skunk Anemonefish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Skunk Anemonefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Skunk Anemonefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Skunk Anemonefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Skunk Anemonefish belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
- Skunk Anemonefish belongs to the family Pomacentridae.
- Skunk Anemonefish belongs to the genus Amphiprion.