Clown Anemonefish
Amphiprion ocellaris
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 15 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It spends its whole life inside a single sea anemone, unharmed by the stinging tentacles that drive off other fish. A pair stays together for years, and every clownfish begins life male; when the female dies, her partner changes sex to take her place. It rarely ventures more than a few metres from home.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278400.
FAQ
- How deep does the Clown Anemonefish live?
- The Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is typically found at 1 to 15 m.
- Is the Clown Anemonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Clown Anemonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Clown Anemonefish get?
- The Clown Anemonefish grows to about 11 cm.