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Clarkii Clownfish
About Clarkii Clownfish
Clarkii Clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii) is a marine fish species from the Pomacentridae family. This yellow stripe fish is small, about 4 to 7 inches. This small fish requires water with pH levels of 8.1 to 8.4 and salinity levels of 1,020 to 1,025. On the other hand, Clarkii Clownfish are very territorial, especially when they are breeding.
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Common Name
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Yellowtail clownfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Amphiprion clarkii
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Species
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Amphiprion clarkii
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Genus
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Amphiprion
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SubFamily
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Cricetinae
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Family
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Pomacentridae
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SuperFamily
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Pomacentridea
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidea
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Order
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Perciformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Clarkii Clownfish |
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Color
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Orange
Black
White
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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75°F to 82°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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30 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Clarkii Clownfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Playful
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Clarkii Clownfish. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
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Country
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Australia
Indonesia
Japan
Taiwan (Province of China)
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