The
ocellaris clownfish (
Amphiprion ocellaris), also known as the
false percula clownfish or
common clownfish, is a
marine fish belonging to the
family Pomacentridae which includes
clownfishes and
damselfishes.
Amphiprion ocellaris are found in different colors, depending on where they are located. For example, black
Amphiprion ocellaris with white bands can be found near northern Australia, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Orange or red-brown
Amphiprion ocellaris also exist with three white bands (like mentioned above) spanning from its body and head.
Amphiprion ocellaris can be distinguished from other
Amphriphon fish based on the number of pectoral rays and dorsal spines.
Amphiprion ocellaris are known to grow about 110 mm long. Like many other fish species, females are, however, larger than males. The life cycle of
Amphiprion ocellaris varies in whether they reside at the surface or bottom of the ocean. When they initially hatch, they reside near the surface. However, when
Amphiprion ocellaris enters into the juvenile stage of life, they travel down to the bottom to find shelter from a host anemone. Once they find their anemone, they form a symbiotic relationship with them.