The Mauritian anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysogaster), described by Cuvier in 1830, is endemic to Mauritius and probably Reunion in the western Indian Ocean. It reaches about 14 centimeters and is very dark brown, almost black, with three white bars, an orange snout and breast, and a blackish tail. It hosts on three anemone species, including the magnificent sea anemone and Mertens' carpet sea anemone, defending each host from predators and parasites in exchange for shelter and scraps of food, and the IUCN rates it Least Concern.
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System (Realm) Living or Extinct Scientific NameAmphiprion chrysogaster 1 Conservation Status Connections
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Source Amphiprion chrysogaster (Wikidata)
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In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Mauritius, found in there.
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1. Amphiprion chrysogaster (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q1851393 (P225 taxon name)
- Wikidata P141 (IUCN conservation status) claim, entity QID Q1851393
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
- Child Taxon Of: Amphiprion, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon)
View the Source 2. GBIF Species API
Mauritian Anemonefish (Wikipedia)
- In Biome: Marine, Wikipedia intro states: "Amphiprion chrysogaster, the Mauritian anemonefish, is a marine fish belonging to the family Pomacentridae, the clownfishes and damselfishes. It is endemic to Maur"
- In Biome: Marine, Wikipedia intro: "Amphiprion chrysogaster, the Mauritian anemonefish, is a marine fish belonging to the family Pomacentridae, the clownfishes and damselfishes. It is endemic to M..."
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