Skunk Clownfish (Amphiprion akallopisos)

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Skunk Clownfish

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Skunk Clownfish

Amphiprion akallopisos

Moderate

170.344 liters
170,343.53 mL
170.3 Litres (45 US G.)

12.7 cm 10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.2 - 8.5

295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R
297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R
22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Uncommon

4-5 years




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Alternative names

Skunk Clownfish, Orange Skunk Clownfish, Skunk Anemonefish, Skunk Striped Anemonefish, Nosestripe Anemonefish, Western Skunk Anemonefish, Whitebacked Clownfish

Synonyms

Amphiprion akallopisus, Phalerebus akallopisos

Sexing

These are hermaphroditic Clownfish. They are monogamous, and host an anemone with one large female, a smaller male and several juveniles. If the female is removed, the male will change sex and one of the juveniles will become the new functioning male.

Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

Diet

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Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

Typical oval shaped Clownfish body. Orange body, white caudal and dorsal fins, yellow pectoral and anal fins, and a bold white line running from the nose, down the spine, to the tail, giving the fish its name.

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