Skunk Clownfish
Profile
Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Sub-Family: Amphiprioninae
Scientific Name: Amphiprion akallopisos (Bleeker, 1853)
Other Common Names: Skunk Anemonefish.
Identification: Pink to nearly orange in color; unlike A. perideraion, this clownfish and the similar A. sandaracinos species has no white vertical headband present; has a relatively narrow white stripe on top of the body that starts at the tip of the head running between the eyes, and continues along both sides of and to the end of the dorsal fin.
Distribtution: Western Pacific.
Maximum Size: To about 4 inches.
Minimum Tank Size Suggested: 20 gallons
Reef Tank Suitability: Excellent.
Preferred Host Anemone Species: Heteractis crispa, and Stichodactyla mertensii in nature, but may adapt to Entacmaea quadricolor, and possibly other anemones in aquariums.
Characteristics & Compatibility: Usually non-aggressive towards other clowns, with the possible exception of closely related species as noted above. May be more easily intimidated by non-related aggressive tankmates.
Diet & Feeding: An omnivore. Should be fed a varied diet of meaty crustacean fares, such as finely chopped frozen or fresh table shrimp, fresh brine and mysid shrimp, as well as suitable herbivore preparations. A high quality, vitamin-enriched, color-enhancing marine omnivore flake food can be given to supplement adequate levels of nutrients. Feed 2 to 3 times per day.
Guides Fish Care Rating: 2 Stars
~ Stan & Debbie Hauter
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