what kind of clown is this

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simple_mr2

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maybe some of you experts can clarify this for me. i took this pic at a pet store near me. i cant tell is if is a clarkii clown (sp?) or a sabea clown (sp?), or is it neither....
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sorry for the blurriness on the first pic, maybe you can peice them together and be able to tell what it is


jared
 
I'd say sebae. A. clarkii usually has a white bar on the caudal peduncle. Also the middle bar seems to slant, like a sebae.
There's a version of Fautin and Allen you can look at online here.
 
stellablu said:
Don't quote me on this, but I believe Clarkii and Sebae are different names for the same fish.

If I'm right...you have both! :rolleyes:
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Clark's Clownfish - Amphiprion clarkii
The Clarkii Clownfish is also a highly popular aquarium species. They are sometimes sold under the name of "Sebae" clowns, which is actually the species name of a very different clownfish. Clarkii Clowns can reach a full grown size of about 4 inches, and can be territorial when full grown. This is a species easily cared for in aquariums and will accept a wide variety of foods. All clownfish eat some algae in nature, and this should be included in their diet.
This is a quote from http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=314195
 
There is obviously a lot of misinformation about this mix-up then...

wetwebmedia.com says:
First of all, buy tank-bred and raised stock if possible. Percula (ocellaris), Sebae (clarkii) and Tomato (mostly frenatus) clowns are produced in commercial numbers.
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saltwaterfish.com says:
The Clarkii Clown, a.k.a. Sebae Clown, is a beautiful Clownfish that has a higher profile than most clownfish.
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aquaworldaquarium.com says:
Clarkii, Sebae, or Clark’s
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That quote was from orafarm.com which is affliated with Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute down the road from my house. If they are indeed correct, then why are there still so many misguided experts out there? It is quite mystifying at how many people claim one thing and how many claim another. Ya know?

As I said, "don't quote me on this," because the majority of resources have said the a. sebae is indeed the same as a. clarkii. I'm just repeating what I've read and what I've been told over the years.
 
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