Clownfish vs Cobia
Amphiprion ocellaris 비교 대상 Rachycentron canadum
Taxonomy & Classification
| 속성 | Clownfish | Cobia |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Amphiprion ocellaris | Rachycentron canadum |
| 목(目) | Perciformes | Carangiformes |
| 과(科) | Pomacentridae | Rachycentridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| 속성 | Clownfish | Cobia |
|---|---|---|
| 최대 크기 | 11.0 cm | 200.0 cm |
| 최대 체중 | 0.01 kg | 68.0 kg |
| 체색 | 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. | Dark brown to black back with two pale white or silver lateral stripes flanking a dark brown mid-lateral band; belly cream-white; juveniles display more vivid black, white, and orange banding. |
Habitat & Environment
| 속성 | Clownfish | Cobia |
|---|---|---|
| 수질 유형 | Saltwater | Saltwater |
| 서식 수심 | 1-15m | 0-1200m |
| 분포 지역 | 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 … | Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceans, absent only from the eastern Pacific. Found in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and off Australia; frequents open … |
| 서식지 | Neritic, coral reefs | Pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries |
Aquarium Suitability
| 속성 | Clownfish | Cobia |
|---|---|---|
| 최소 수조 크기 | 75 L | — |
| 수온 | 24-27 | — |
| pH 범위 | 8.0-8.4 | — |
| 사육 난이도 | Easy | — |
| 성격 | Peaceful | — |
낚시 정보
| 속성 | Clownfish | Cobia |
|---|---|---|
| 낚시 대상어 | 아니오 | 예 |
| 파이팅 등급 | — | 8/10 |
| 세계 기록 | — | — |
| 수은 함량 | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Clownfish
Not consumed — iconic ornamental marine species famous for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones; a staple of reef aquariums worldwide.
Cobia
Firm, moist white flesh with a mild, buttery flavor; moderate fat and large, clean flakes. Extremely versatile — excellent grilled, smoked, raw as sashimi, or used in ceviche.
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.
Cobia
The cobia is a powerful pelagic fish that often follows large rays, sharks, and turtles. Its flattened head and elongated body resemble a shark. Excellent table fare with firm, white flesh, it is increasingly farmed in aquaculture.