Sebae Clownfish, also known as Sebae Anemonefish, is a type of clownfish found in the northern Indian Ocean.
It lives near sea anemones, usually with saddle anemones instead of Sebae anemones.
Sebae Clownfish has a special relationship with its host anemone and is not harmed by its stinging tentacles.
It lives in coastal waters and lagoons and grows quite large. This fish is active during the day and is safe for coral reefs.
In a group of clownfish, only one male and one female reproduce through a process called external fertilization.
Sebae Clownfish can change from male to female and follow a strict hierarchy where the largest fish becomes female.
Sebae Clownfish Interesting Facts
- Sebae Clownfish live in a mutualistic relationship with saddle anemones, avoiding harm from their stinging tentacles.
- These clownfish follow a strict hierarchy and can change gender, with the largest fish becoming female.
- They inhabit coral reefs and lagoons at depths of 2 to 25 meters and are found across the northern Indian Ocean.
- Male Sebae Clownfish take care of the eggs by sticking them to surfaces underwater and fanning them to provide oxygen.
Sebae Clownfish Habitat
Sebae Clownfish is a tropical marine fish found mainly in the Indian Ocean.
Its habitat stretches from the Arabian Peninsula to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Andaman Islands, and parts of Indonesia like Sumatra and Java.
This fish lives in coral reefs and doesn’t migrate. It’s found at depths ranging from 2 to 25 meters (about 6.5 to 82 feet).
Sebae Anemonefish thrives in tropical waters between 24°N to 11°S latitudes.
| Water Temperature: | Unknown |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Sebae Clownfish Physical Characteristics
Size: 6.3 inches (16.0 centimeters)
Sebae Clownfish grows up to 6.3 inches (16.0 centimeters) long. It has 10 to 11 dorsal spines, 14 to 17 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 13 to 14 anal soft rays.
Its body depth is about two times its standard length. Sebae Clownfish are often yellow or have a yellow band. In Bali, they’re mostly black.
Sebae Clownfish Reproduction
In a group of clownfish, only one male and one female reproduce through a process called external fertilization.
They can change from male to female and follow a strict hierarchy where the largest fish becomes female.
Sebae Clownfish are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs to reproduce. During breeding, these fish form distinct pairs.
Their eggs stick to surfaces underwater (demersal) and don’t float freely.
Male Sebae Clownfish protect and provide oxygen to the eggs by fanning them with their fins.
Sebae Clownfish Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Amphiprion |
| Scientific Name: | Amphiprion sebae |
| Also Known As: | Sebae Clownfish, Sebae Anemonefish |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |