Clownfish vs Red Sea Bream

Amphiprion ocellaris в сравнении с Pagrus major

Taxonomy & Classification

Характеристика	Clownfish	Red Sea Bream
Научное название	Amphiprion ocellaris	Pagrus major
Отряд	Perciformes	Perciformes
Семейство	Pomacentridae	Sparidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Характеристика	Clownfish	Red Sea Bream
Максимальная длина	11,0 cm	100,0 cm
Максимальный вес	0,01 kg	9,7 kg
Окраска	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 rose-pink to silver-pink overall body with small iridescent blue spots on scales above the lateral line; bright pink-red dorsal fin; characteristic dark smudge at the dorsal fin origin in juveniles.

Habitat & Environment

Характеристика	Clownfish	Red Sea Bream
Тип воды	Saltwater	Saltwater
Диапазон глубин	1-15m	10-200m
Ареал обитания	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 …	Northwestern Pacific from the Yellow Sea and East China Sea to southern Japan and the Philippines. Inhabits coastal rocky reefs, sandy bays, and brackish-edge habitats …
Среда обитания	Neritic, coral reefs	Shallow coastal waters and bays of the western Pacific, from Japan to Southeast Asia. Inhabits rocky and sandy substrates at 10-200m depth. Coastal and semi-pelagic; …

Aquarium Suitability

Характеристика	Clownfish	Red Sea Bream
Минимальный объём аквариума	75 L	—
Температура	24-27	—
Диапазон pH	8.0-8.4	—
Уровень сложности содержания	Easy	—
Темперамент	Peaceful	—

Информация о рыболовстве

Характеристика	Clownfish	Red Sea Bream
Спортивная рыба	Нет	Да
Боевой рейтинг	—	5/10
Мировой рекорд	—	—
Содержание ртути	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Clownfish

Not consumed — iconic ornamental marine species famous for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones; a staple of reef aquariums worldwide.

Red Sea Bream

Prized in Japanese cuisine as 'tai'; delicate, sweet white flesh with a clean oceanic taste and low fat. Excellent grilled whole, steamed, or served as sashimi on celebratory occasions.

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.

Red Sea Bream

The red sea bream, known as 'tai' in Japan, is considered the king of fish in Japanese cuisine. It holds deep cultural significance and is traditionally served at celebrations. Its delicate white flesh is prized for sashimi and sushi.