Clownfish vs Common Snook
Amphiprion ocellaris compared with Centropomus undecimalis
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribute | Clownfish | Common Snook |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphiprion ocellaris | Centropomus undecimalis |
| Order | Perciformes | Carangaria/misc |
| Family | Pomacentridae | Centropomidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribute | Clownfish | Common Snook |
|---|---|---|
| Max Length | 11.0 cm | 140.0 cm |
| Max Weight | 0.01 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Color | Vivid orange body with three bold white bands edged in black: one behind the head, one mid-body, and one at the tail base; all fins are orange with black margins and white stripe edges. | Pale golden-olive to grayish-brown back with silvery flanks; a bold black lateral stripe runs from the operculum to the tail; belly pale yellow-white; fins are yellowish with a dusky posterior dorsal fin. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribute | Clownfish | Common Snook |
|---|---|---|
| Water Type | Saltwater | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Depth Range | 1-15m | ?-22m |
| Geographic Range | Eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific from the Andaman Sea and Thailand south to northwest Australia and east to the Philippines and Japan. Lives exclusively … | Western Atlantic from South Carolina south through the Gulf of Mexico, entire Caribbean, and along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Central America to Brazil. … |
| Habitat | Neritic, coral reefs | Neritic, estuaries |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribute | Clownfish | Common Snook |
|---|---|---|
| Min Tank Size | 75 L | — |
| Temperature | 24-27 | — |
| pH Range | 8.0-8.4 | — |
| Care Level | Easy | — |
| Temperament | Peaceful | — |
Fishing Information
| Attribute | Clownfish | Common Snook |
|---|---|---|
| Game Fish | No | Yes |
| Fight Rating | — | 8/10 |
| World Record | — | — |
| Mercury Level | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Clownfish
Not consumed — iconic ornamental marine species famous for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones; a staple of reef aquariums worldwide.
Common Snook
Sweet, firm white flesh with a mild, clean flavor; low fat and large flakes. Highly regarded as table fare in Florida and the Caribbean; excellent grilled, blackened, or pan-seared.
Species Overview
Clownfish
The ocellaris clownfish is a protandrous sequential hermaphrodite that lives in a mutualistic relationship with sea anemones. Its mucus coating protects it from anemone stings. All individuals are born male and the dominant fish transitions to female.
Common Snook
The common snook is a prized inshore game fish found in tropical western Atlantic waters. It is highly sensitive to cold water and cannot survive temperatures below 12 degrees Celsius. Its lateral line is distinctive — a bold black stripe.