Clownfish vs Tambour rouge
Amphiprion ocellaris comparé à Sciaenops ocellatus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Clownfish | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Amphiprion ocellaris | Sciaenops ocellatus |
| Ordre | Perciformes | Perciformes |
| Famille | Pomacentridae | Sciaenidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Clownfish | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 11,0 cm | 155,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 0,01 kg | 45,0 kg |
| Couleur | 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. | Coppery-bronze to reddish-orange flanks with a characteristic black eyespot at the upper tail base; back is darker bronze-olive; belly pale to silvery; fins match body tone with dusky margins. |
Habitat & Environment
| Attribut | Clownfish | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Saltwater | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Plage de profondeur | 1-15m | 10-?m |
| Aire de répartition | 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 North Atlantic from Massachusetts south through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Adults favor open nearshore reefs and coastal surf zones while juveniles inhabit … |
| Habitat | Neritic, coral reefs | Estuaries |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Clownfish | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Taille minimale de l'aquarium | 75 L | — |
| Température | 24-27 | — |
| Plage de pH | 8.0-8.4 | — |
| Niveau d'entretien | Easy | — |
| Tempérament | Peaceful | — |
Informations sur la pêche
| Attribut | Clownfish | Tambour rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson de pêche sportive | Non | Oui |
| Cote de combativité | — | 7/10 |
| Record du monde | — | — |
| Teneur en mercure | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Clownfish
Not consumed — iconic ornamental marine species famous for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones; a staple of reef aquariums worldwide.
Tambour rouge
Firm, white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and moderate fat; smaller fish (under 27 inches) are the best table size. Famous as 'blackened redfish' — a Louisiana Cajun culinary classic.
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.
Tambour rouge
The red drum, or redfish, is an iconic inshore game fish of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Identified by the distinctive black spot at the base of its tail, it feeds by tipping head-down in shallow water, exposing its copper-colored tail.