Orange Skunk Clownfish [Amphiprion sandaracinos]
Description
The Orange Skunk Clownfish, also known as the skunk-striped anemonefish, is a species of anemonefish that is widespread from the western Pacific to the eastern Indian Ocean. It can be recognized by its orange color with a white stripe along the dorsal ridge. This species is usually associated with sea anemones, a type of marine life that the clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with. They are known for their bright coloration and the distinctive 'skunk-like' white stripe that runs from their nose, up their forehead, and down their back.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Soles
Soleidae
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| Genus |
Achiroides
Achiroides
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