Yellowtail Clownfish [Amphiprion clarkii]
Description
Divers often spot this clownfish darting in and out of an anemone’s tentacles, using the shelter as both a home and a safe retreat. Its bold coloration and active swimming make it a lively highlight on reef slopes and lagoon edges.
Where To See Yellowtail Clownfish
Melissa's Garden
Raja Ampat
, Indonesia
Arborek Jetty
Raja Ampat
, Indonesia
The Cathedral
Anilao
, Philippines
Twin Rocks
Anilao
, Philippines
Sepok Wall
Anilao
, Philippines
Kirby's Rock
Anilao
, Philippines
Basura
Anilao
, Philippines
Secret Bay
Anilao
, Philippines
Anita's Reef
Similan Islands
, Thailand
Boulder City
Similan Islands
, Thailand
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
|
| Genus |
Clownfish
Amphiprion
|
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