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Amphiprion melanopus
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
3–8 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Faible
The Dusky clownfish, Amphiprion melanopus, is a species of fish in the family Pomacentridae. It is widely distributed in Indonesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, south-east Polynesia and the Great Barrier Reef.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Lifespan: 3 to 8 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise daily is sufficient.
- 4Minimal care — little shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Amphiprion melanopus
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Amphiprion melanopus
Physical
Breed standard
Red body with 2 or 3 white bars in juveniles. The coloration is generally dull red-brown in adults.
Living conditions
What living situation?
In lagoons and shallows down to 18 m in Sulawesi and the Moluccas to the Society Islands. They form large colonies in Entacmaea quadricolor.
What if you adopted your future companion?
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What human age for a amphiprion melanopus ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 3–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
52years
Mature
Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 5 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for fish
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- Pacific tunaModerate
- Copper sulphateModerate
- red meatModerate
- breadLow
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a amphiprion melanopus ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for fish. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
225 g
per day · 719 kcal
113 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 320 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Amphiprion melanopus
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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