Fish Species

Ocellaris Clownfish

Ocellaris Clownfish - Description

The Ocellaris Clownfish is also known as the False Percula Clownfish and is closely related to the Orange Clownfish.

The Ocellaris Clownfish is less aggressive that the Orange Clownfish and is closely associated with the Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica).

They can be identified by their orange coloring with three white bars and black markings on their fins. Unlike the Orange Clownfish, they have eleven dorsal fin-spines instead of 10.

Profile of the Ocellaris Clownfish

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Ocellaris Clownfish species.

  • Size:  up to 8cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp: 22-24 Degrees, PH: 8-8.5

  • Temperament: Good Community Fish

  • Diet / Feeding: Frozen, Dried or Flaked Food

  • Habitat: Indo-Pacific marine waters, close association with sea anemones

  • Behaviour: Less aggressive than other Clownfish

  • Range: Indo-Pacific, Fiji and Tonga

Scientific Classification of the Ocellaris Clownfish

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Amphiprion ocellari

  • Popular Names: Cinnamon Clownfish - Ocellaris Clownfish - Dusky Clownfish - Black Clownfish

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Perciformes

  • Family: Pomacentridae

 

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Facts about Fish Species - Ocellaris Clownfish

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

 


A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

The species detailed on this website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi, Beta (Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral.

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