Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 11.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0.01 kg |
| Depth Range | 1-15m |
Coloration
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.
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
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 within sea anemone colonies on shallow coral reefs.
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Conservation Status
Clownfish is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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| Order | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Family | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) |
| Species | Amphiprion ocellaris |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Pez payaso |
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