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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Cinnamon Clownfish

Clown Tang & Cinnamon Clownfish
Cinnamon Clownfish by EAM S

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.

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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