Author: Allen, 1972
FBname: Madagascar anemonefish
Comments: Adults are found in lagoon and outer reefs, especially coral rich protected areas (Ref. 9710).  Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).  Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205).  Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).  Associated with the anemone <a href=http://hercules.kgs.ku.edu/hexacoral/anemone2/speciesdetail.cfm?genus=Stichodactyla&subgenus=&species=mertensii&subspecies=&synseniorid=116&validspecies=Stichodactyla%20mertensii&authorship=Brandt%2C%201835><i>Stichodactyla mertensii</i></a> (Ref. 5911).