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Cinnamon Clownfish
About Cinnamon Clownfish
Cinnamon Clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus) belongs to the Pomacentridae family and Actinopterygii class. This freshwater is commonly known as cinnamon clownfish or red and black anemonefish. They are friendly and social nature.
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Common Name
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Fire Clownfish, Red and Black Anemonefish, Black-Backed Anemonefish, Dusky Anemonefish
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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 melanopus
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Species
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Amphiprion melanopus
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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 Cinnamon Clownfish |
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Color
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Orange
Black
White
Yellow
Red
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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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Middle |
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Min Height
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1.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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4.7 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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medium |
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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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Soft
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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 Cinnamon 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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Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate 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 Cinnamon Clownfish. |
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Lifespan
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8 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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French Polynesia
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Specific Location
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Cinnamon Clownfish are native to the Pacific Ocean. They can be found in French Polynesia, Indonesia, and New Caledonia. |
