Orange Clownfish
Amphiprion percula
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 15 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It spends its life among the stinging tentacles of a host anemone, shielded by a mucus coat that keeps it from being stung. Each group holds a breeding pair and up to four smaller non breeders in a strict size order, and if the female dies the male changes sex to take her place.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278402.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Clownfish live?
- The Orange Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) is typically found at 1 to 15 m.
- Is the Orange Clownfish dangerous to divers?
- The Orange Clownfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange Clownfish get?
- The Orange Clownfish grows to about 11 cm.