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Amphiprion

Amphiprion

8.8
A small brightly colored sea fish that lives with sea anemones
  • noun
  • /æmˈfɪpriən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anfiprion
  • The Amphiprion genus is best known for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones.

Examples

  • The Amphiprion is often seen swimming among the tentacles of sea anemones.

  • Did you know that Amphiprions can change their gender?

  • Biologists study Amphiprion to learn about mutualism in reef ecosystems.

  • Many marine aquarists keep Amphiprion species for their vivid colors and interesting behaviors.

  • Many marine aquarists keep Amphiprion species for their vivid colors and interesting behaviors.

  • Biologists study Amphiprion to learn about mutualism in reef ecosystems.

  • The Amphiprion genus is best known for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones.

Surface Forms

Amphiprion singular
Amphiprions plural

Etymology

Amphiprion comes from Greek parts amphi- meaning 'both' and prion meaning 'saw', so a helpful way to remember it is to picture a small fish with little saw-like fins on both sides. That's why this scientific name is used for the bright clownfish that live with sea anemones.