Least Concern

Clownfish (Ocellaris)

Amphiprion ocellaris

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About

The ocellaris clownfish, also known as the false percula clownfish, is a small, brightly colored fish known for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones. They are popular aquarium fish and gained worldwide recognition from the movie 'Finding Nemo'.

Habitat

Coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region

Diet

Omnivorous - algae, small crustaceans, and plankton

In Pop Culture

Finding Nemo

movie

Nemo is a young clownfish who gets separated from his father, Marlin, and must find his way back home.

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Fun Facts

Clownfish are protandrous hermaphrodites, meaning they start life as males and can change to females.
They have a mucus coating that protects them from the sea anemone's stinging tentacles.
Clownfish live in small groups consisting of a breeding pair and several non-breeding males.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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