Fish Species

Skunk Clownfish

Skunk Clownfish - Description

The Skunk Clownfish (Amphiprion akallopisos) is also known as the Nosestripe Anemonefish, Orange Skunk Clownfish or Whitebacked Clownfish.

Clownfish are often referred to as Anemonefish, due to their close relationship with sea anemones.

The Skunk clown fish is found in the Indian and Pacific oceans and its natural habitat is shallow reefs at a depth of up to 15 metres. It is light orange in color and has a white stripe which runs along its back.

Profile of the Skunk Clownfish

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Skunk Clownfish species.

  • Size:  up to 11cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp: 22-23 Degrees, PH: 8-8.5

  • Temperament: Excellent community fish

  • Diet / Feeding: Flake, Frozen or Live food

  • Habitat: Shallow Inshore reefs of the Indian and Pacific Ocean

  • Behaviour: Good, recommend keeping in pairs and tank should include sea anemones

  • Range: Indian and Pacific Ocean

Scientific Classification of the Skunk Clownfish

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Amphiprion akallopisos

  • Popular Names: Skunk Clown Fish, Nose Stripe Anemonefish, Orange Skunk Clownfish, Whitebacked Clownfish

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Perciformes

  • Family: Pomacentridae

Clown Fish Index


Facts about Fish Species - Skunk Clownfish

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

 


A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

The species detailed on this website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi, Beta (Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral.

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