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Picasso Clownfish
About Picasso Clownfish
Picasso Clownfish, scientifically named Amphiprion percula, is native to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. This seawater fish has different patterns and colors, some even having patterns covered with white. The species has lived in the wild for about 8 years, while they can live up to 10 years in captivity.
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Common Name
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Picasso fish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Amphiprion percula
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Species
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Amphiprion percula
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Genus
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Amphiprion
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SubFamily
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Cricetinae
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Family
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Pomacentridae
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SuperFamily
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Pomacentridea
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidea
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Order
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Perciformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Picasso Clownfish |
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Color
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Orange
Black
White
Gold
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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72°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Minimum Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Picasso Clownfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Playful
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Picasso Clownfish. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
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