Ecology of Amphiprion clarkii
 
Main Ref. Sano, M., M. Shimizu and Y. Nose, 1984
Remarks Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 9773), lagoons and outer reef slopes. Omnivorous (Refs. 35418, 35420, 9773). Feeds on plants and invertebrates (Refs. 6110, 9773). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35418, 35420). Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699). Forms a mutualistic association with several species of sea anemones (Refs. 129713, 9773).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Amphiprion clarkii may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Coral Reefs: reef slope/drop-offs; lagoons;
Special habitats Ref. Nguyen, N.T. and V.Q. Nguyen, 2006

Associations

Ref. Fautin, D.G. and G.R. Allen, 1992
Associations commensalism; mutualism;
Associated with Commensal with the anemones Cryptodendrum adhesivum Entacmaea quadricolor (Also Ref. 129713), Stichodactyla mertensii, S. gigantea, S. haddoni, Heteractis crispa, and H. aurora.
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type Ref. Sano, M., M. Shimizu and Y. Nose, 1984
Feeding habit grazing on aquatic plants
Feeding habit Ref. Sano, M., M. Shimizu and Y. Nose, 1984
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 2.87 0.14 2.87 0.12 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
From individual food items 2.91 0.39 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref. Sano, M., M. Shimizu and Y. Nose, 1984
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. oophagy)
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