Yellow clownfish
📖 Overview
Adults occur in lagoon and outer reefs in pairs and small groups . Monogamous . A protandrous hermaphrodite . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Associated with the anemones: Heteractis crispa and Stichodactyla mertensii . Have been reared in captivity .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow clownfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellow clownfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Benthic spawner. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Length at sex change = 5.1 cm TL . Also Ref. 240, 7471.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 3 - 20 m . Tropical; 30°N - 25°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellow clownfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 138 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellow clownfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphiprion sandracinos | Allen | 1972 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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