Amphiprion frenatus (Red clown)

In the natural environment, the clowns fish live in close relations with sea anemones. This association is likely to be more of commensalism than symbiosis. In captivity, acclimatization, breeding and reproduction, are clearly facilitated by the presence of these cnidaries. Intraspecific relations are hierarchical. The biggest chasing the youngest outside their territory. Interspecific behavior is excellent. The amphiprion are small robust fish.

Frenatus amphiprion fish is a seawater fish from the Pacific Ocean. It is a clown type fish, which means that it has bright colors and colored patterns on its body, generally orange and white stripes. Its adult size generally varies between 7.5 and 10 cm, although some specimens can reach up to 13 cm.

Amphiprion Frenatus fish is a gregarious animal, which means that it tends to live in groups. These groups are generally composed of a dominant male and several females, as well as young fish. The dominant male is generally the one with the most vivid and sharp colors, which allows him to be noticed by other fish and defend his harem against the intruders.

The amphiprion frenatus fish is mainly nourished by plankton, molluscs and crustaceans, which it hunts in a group. He has hooks -shaped teeth that allow him to capture his food and shred it. The amphiprion frenatus fish is also known to be a symbiotic fish, which means that it has a bond of cooperation with other animal species. In particular, it is often associated with a sea anemone, with which it maintains a mutualist relationship.