Ecology of Amphiprion chrysopterus
 
Main Ref. Allen, G.R., 1975
Distribution
Marine - Neritic
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
Marine - Oceanic
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
Brackishwater
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
Freshwater
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Amphiprion chrysopterus may be found.
Remarks Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Commensal with a variety of host anemones; usually three to four fish per host, including an adult pair. Feeds on plants, benthic and planktonic invertebrates (Ref. 237).

Substrate

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. Nguyen, N.T. and V.Q. Nguyen, 2006

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type ref Allen, G.R., 1975
Feeding habit variable
Feeding habit ref Allen, G.R., 1975
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 2.17 0.00 2.85 0.16 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
Ref. Allen, G.R., 1975
From individual food items 2.66 0.22 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Froese, Rainer on 06.21.93
Modified by OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen on 12.22.08
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