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Tomato Clownfish

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Popular Name: Tomato Clownfish
Species: Amphiprion frenatus

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Tomato Clown Fish


Tomato Clownfish


 Description of the Tomato Clownfish

The Tomato Clownfish is also known as a Tomato Anemonefish, Bridled Clownfish, Blackback Anemonefish, Onebar Anemonefish or Red clownfish. It can be distinguished from other clown fish due to its single white stripe located just behind its eyes, its body is bright orange. Clownfish are often referred to as Anemonefish, due to their close relationship with sea anemones.
Profile of the Tomato Clownfish

This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Tomato Clownfish species.

 

  • Size:  up to 14cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp: 22-23 Degrees, PH: 8-8.5

  • Temperament: Good Community Fish although place in pairs to minimise aggression

  • Diet / Feeding: Brine Shrimp and Rotifers (wheel animals)

  • Habitat: Reef dwellers at depths up to 12m

  • Behaviour: Good, recommend keeping in pairs and tank should include sea anemone

  • Range: Western Pacific

Scientific Classification of the Tomato Clownfish
Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Amphiprion frenatus

  • Popular Names: Tomato Clownfish - Tomato Anemonefish - Bridled clownfish - Red clownfish - Blackback Anemonefish - Onebar Anemonefish

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Perciformes

  • Family: Pomacentridae


 

Interesting Facts and Information - How do you identify the sex of a Tomato Clownfish?

The males and females of many fish species have different colors or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes tricky being an ichthyologist!


Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Tomato Clownfish slimy?


 Tomato Clownfish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin. This slime provides protection against parasites and infections and helps the Tomato Clownfish to move through the water faster. Some fish species also release toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish species use their slime to feed their young.


Interesting Facts and Information - Why do Tomato Clownfish have gills?


 Gills enable the Tomato Clownfish to breathe. Gills consist of thin sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however have lungs and breathe air.

Interesting Facts and Information - Why do the Tomato Clownfish have fins?


 A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish are designed to perform a specific function:
 

  • Dorsal fins - The dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Tomato Clownfish has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
     

  • Ventral fins. The ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The Tomato Clownfish has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.

  • Caudal fins. The Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Tomato Clown  Fish has Caudal fins to propel through the water.

  • Pectoral fins. The Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The Tomato Clownfish has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to side movement.

 

Tomato Clownfish

  • Interesting Information about Tomato Clownfish

  • Facts about Fish Species - Why are Tomato Clownfish slimy?

  • Why do the Tomato Clownfish have gills?

  • Facts about Fish Species - Why do the Tomato Clownfish have fins?

  • Species: Amphiprion frenatus

 

 


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