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Saddleback Clownfish
About Saddleback Clownfish
The Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus) is a marine fish found in the central Indo-Pacific region. This padding fish has yellow fins, and its body is yellow with black, white, and orange strips. The vision system of the Saddleback Clownfish goes beyond the range of colors that humans can detect.
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Common Name
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Yellowfin anemonefish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Amphiprion polymnus
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Species
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Amphiprion polymnus
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Genus
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Amphiprion
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SubFamily
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Cricetinae
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Family
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Pomacentridae
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SuperFamily
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Pomacentridea
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidea
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Order
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Perciformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Saddleback Clownfish |
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Color
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Orange
Black
White
Yellow
Red
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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4.7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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5.1 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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74°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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30 gallons |
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pH
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7.8 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Saddleback Clownfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Saddleback Clownfish. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
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Country
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Australia
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Japan
Papua New Guinea
Philippines (the)
Taiwan (Province of China)
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