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Clownfish

Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Least Concern Saltwater
Chiều dài tối đa
11,0 cm
Cân nặng tối đa
0,01 kg
Màu sắc
Vivid orange body with three …
Phạm vi độ sâu
1-15m
Phân loại
Aquarium Fish

Giới thiệu

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
Phạm vi độ sâu 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

Loại nước
Saltwater
Phạm vi độ sâu
1-15m

Phân bố địa lý

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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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Clownfish is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Tính ăn được và ẩm thực

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

Chăm sóc bể cá

Mức độ chăm sóc
Tính cách
Peaceful
Kích thước bể tối thiểu
75 lít
Nhiệt độ
24-27
Phạm vi pH
8.0-8.4

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Taxonomy

Bộ Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Họ Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Loài Amphiprion ocellaris

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Spanish Pez payaso

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Can you eat Clownfish?
Not consumed — iconic ornamental marine species famous for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones; a staple of reef aquariums worldwide.
How big does Clownfish get?
Clownfish can grow up to 11.0 cm long and weigh 0.01 kg.
Is Clownfish good for aquariums?
Clownfish has a easy care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 75 liters.
Where is Clownfish found?
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. Neritic, coral reefs
Is Clownfish endangered?
The conservation status of Clownfish is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.
What family does Clownfish belong to?
Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) belongs to the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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