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Photo 1 of 6 (c) Andrew J. Green / Reef life Survey., some rights reserved (CC BY)

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Blackback Anemonefish
Amphiprion melanopus
- Worldwide
- 2,264 observations
- Group
- Fish
About
Amphiprion melanopus, also known as the cinnamon clownfish, red and black anemonefish, black-backed anemonefish or dusky anemonefish is a widely distributed anemonefish chiefly found in the western and southern parts of the Pacific Ocean.. The species scientific name 'melanopus' is Greek, meaning black feet in reference to the black pelvic fins. Like all anemonefishes it forms a symbiotic mutualism with sea anemones and is unaffected by the stinging tentacles of the host anemone. It is a...
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Dec 15, 2021Fitzroy Island QLD, AustraliaObserver: azrisaparwanView observation from Dec 15, 2021 on iNaturalist
- Sep 14, 2013Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: Ben IllisView observation from Sep 14, 2013 on iNaturalist
- Sep 14, 2013Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: Ben IllisView observation from Sep 14, 2013 on iNaturalist