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Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Least Concern →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

10 years

Length

8 cm

Weight

15 g

Trend

→ Stable

About

The ocellaris clownfish is famous from the movie Finding Nemo. They live in a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones.

Fun Facts

✨ All clownfish are born male; the dominant one becomes female.
✨ Their mucus coating protects them from anemone stings.
✨ They never stray far from their host anemone.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇭 Philippines

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

Clownfish is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fish)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like Fish)

Family

Pomacentridae (Clownfish & Damselfish)

Genus

Amphiprion (Clownfish)

Species

Amphiprion ocellaris (Clownfish)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Clownfish?

The scientific name of Clownfish is Amphiprion ocellaris. It belongs to the genus Amphiprion.

What is the conservation status of Clownfish?

Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Clownfish live?

Clownfish is found in Distributed across Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.. Countries include Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines.

What family does Clownfish belong to?

Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) belongs to the genus Amphiprion, which is part of the taxonomic family Pomacentridae.

What does Clownfish eat?

Clownfish is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Clownfish live?

Clownfish has an average lifespan of approximately 10 years in the wild.

Is Clownfish endangered?

No, Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Clownfish belong to?

Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).