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Madagascar anemonefish

Scientific name: Amphiprion latifasciatus

Size: Up to 5.1 inches

Color: Black and orangey yellow

Distinguishing feature: Muzzle, fins and belly are yellow, black body, 2 large white bands: the second is larger than the first. Only present in Madagascar and Comoros (including Mayotte).

Where did we see it: Mayotte

Madagascar anemonefish of Mayotte

Madagascar anemonefish

Scientific name: Amphiprion latifasciatus

Size: Up to 5.1 inches

Color: Black and orangey yellow

Distinguishing feature: Muzzle, fins and belly are yellow, black body, 2 large white bands: the second is larger than the first. Only present in Madagascar and Comoros (including Mayotte).

Where did we see it: Mayotte

In detail

The "black" clownfish is hard to recognize because it has many species. For this one, its restricted geographical area in Madagascar facilitates the task.

He is also very present on a type of anemone he loves: the anemone of Mertens (Stichodactyla mertensii).

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The different species of Clownfish we have seen

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