Clownfish vs Greater Amberjack
Amphiprion ocellaris compared with Seriola dumerili
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribute | Clownfish | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphiprion ocellaris | Seriola dumerili |
| Order | Perciformes | Carangiformes |
| Family | Pomacentridae | Carangidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribute | Clownfish | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Max Length | 11.0 cm | 200.0 cm |
| Max Weight | 0.01 kg | 80.6 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. | Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the dorsal fin. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribute | Clownfish | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Water Type | Saltwater | Saltwater |
| Depth Range | 1-15m | 1-385m |
| 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 … | Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil … |
| Habitat | Neritic, coral reefs | Pelagic, coral reefs |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribute | Clownfish | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Min Tank Size | 75 L | — |
| Temperature | 24-27 | — |
| pH Range | 8.0-8.4 | — |
| Care Level | Easy | — |
| Temperament | Peaceful | — |
Fishing Information
| Attribute | Clownfish | Greater Amberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Game Fish | No | Yes |
| Fight Rating | — | 9/10 |
| 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.
Greater Amberjack
Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.
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.
Greater Amberjack
The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.