Author: (Bennett, 1830)
FBname: Yellowtail clownfish
Comments: Adults inhabit lagoons and outer reef slopes.  Omnivorous.  Oviparous, with elliptical eggs (Ref. 240).  Monogamous (Ref. 52884).  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 anemones:  <i>Cryptodendrum adhaesivum</i>, <i>Entacmaea quadricolor</i>, <i>Heteractis aurora</i>, <i>Heteractis crispa</i>, <i>Heteractis magnifica</i>, <i>Heteractis malu</i>, <i>Macrodactyla doreensis</i>, <i>Stichodactyla gigantea</i>, <i>Stichodactyla haddoni</i>, and <i>Stichodactyla mertensii</i>(Ref. 5911).  Has been observed to share home anemone with individuals of <i>A. sandaracinos</i> (Ref. 90000). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35418, 35420).  Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.