Cinnamon Clownfish
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| Amphiprion melanopus Bleaker, 1852 |
Cinnamon Clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus) or Fire Clownfish is a widely distributed clownfish. It is found in Indonesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, southeastern Polynesia, and the Great Barrier Reef.
They are omnivorous, and will eat a variety of meat food items and algae.
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Behaviour
They can be territorial and aggressive, especially as they get older, and particularly to other Clownfish.
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Description
Cinnamon Clownfish adults can grow to 12 cm ( 4.7 inches), and the female is usually bigger than the male.
The Cinnamon Clownfish is a dark red to orange with a mahogany "saddle" on its back. Juveniles and adults have a white head band, which turns a nice blue with age.
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Habitat
Host Anemones:
- Entacmaea quadricolor - Bulb tipped or purple base anemone. (Usually)
- Heteractus crispa - Leathery sea anemone. (Occasionally)
- Heteractus magnifica - Magnificent sea anemone. (Rarely)
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External links
- Cinnamon Clownfish entry at Exotic Tropicals (http://www.exotictropicals.com/encyclo/marine/clowns/cinnamon.php)
- Cinnamon Clownfish entry at E-Tropicals (http://www.etropicals.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=41&pCatId=1317)
