Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes)

Scientific name: Amphiprion nigripes Regan, 1908

Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes)

The Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) is a marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Maldives and Sri Lanka.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Amphiprion nigripes
Family
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.0
Depth range
2–25 m (7–82 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 25 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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