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Scientific Name: Amphiprion ephippium (Bloch, 1790)
Synonym: Lutjanus ephippium (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Saddle Anemonefish, Red Saddleback Anemonefish
Local/Bangla Name: Mudhah (মুধা)
Photo: Allen, G.R.(Fishbase)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Acanthuriformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Description:
Adult species exhibit a reddish-orange body with a distinctive black saddle or spot on their sides. Unlike small juveniles, mature individuals lack the presence of 2 or 3 white bars. They typically possess 10-11 dorsal spines, 2 anal spines, 16-18 dorsal soft rays, and 13-14 anal soft rays. The fish can reach a maximum length of 12 cm.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Reef associated fish)
Main References:
Rahman AKA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondoker M (2009) Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 24. Marine Fishes. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 485 p.
Other References:
Hussain MM (1970) The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of North East part of the Bay of Bengal. Scientific Researches. East Regional Laboratories, Dhaka. 52.
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