Oman anemonefish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit inshore reefs; information on host anemone species lacking . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 17; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. Distinctive features include overall dark brown coloration with blackish pelvic and anal fins, very narrow white bars, and blackish caudal fin in juveniles which fades with growth. The white bar on the head is usually constricted across nape; the midbody bar does not extend on to the dorsal fin.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oman anemonefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Oman anemonefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Also Ref. 7471.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 10 m . Tropical; 25°N - 16°N, 53°E - 60°E known only from the Arabian Sea coast of Oman.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Oman anemonefish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.