Marine Biodiversity in Kagoshima

Fish of Kagoshima Vol. 4 Amphiprion clarkii

Amphiprion clarkii

A parent taking care of their eggs

1. Contributor: Gen Kume (Aquatic Sciences)
2. Scientific name: Amphiprion clarkii (Bennett, 1830)
3. Characteristics: Yellowtail clownfish is abundant in the shallow areas of Kagoshima Bay throughout the year. The species is known as being a protandrous  hermaphrodite. They live in a symbiotic relationship with sea anemone and deposit eggs on the substrata beneath sea anemone. In summer, we can see them taking care of their eggs around sea anemone in the bay. (2015.7.8)