Amphiprion ocellaris

Clownfishes

Clown anemonefishes
Poisson-clown ocellé;Poisson-clown à trois bandes;Némo

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 1 and 15 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally living in a group
The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 11 cm
Maximum age known : 12 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a protandrous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!