Maroon clownfish [Premnas]

Maroon clownfish
Description

Maroon clownfish are striking, darker-colored clownfish that typically associate with anemones on reefs. Divers may observe them hovering near the anemone’s protective tentacles, occasionally peeking out to investigate or chase away intruders.

Species
Spinecheek Anemonefish
Spinecheek Anemonefish

Premnas biaculeatus

Taxonomy
Phylum Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
Class Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
Order Uncertain Placement Egg-Laying Ray/Fish Group
Ovalentaria incertae sedis
Family Damselfishes
Pomacentridae
Statistics
  • Species 1