Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Explore the Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Clownfish is a small reef fish found around coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific, including Indonesia and Australia. It lives among the tentacles of host sea anemones, protected by a specialized mucus coating, and may change sex within its social group. It is listed as Least Concern, although healthy reefs and anemone hosts are vital to its survival.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Actinopterygii › Perciformes › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: coral reefs
Regions in this record: Asia, Oceania, Indonesia, Australia

Conservation field in this record

Least Concern

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Clownfish live around sea anemones.