Fin's Fish Guide
The Anemone fish (Amphiprion percula) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 11 cm.
Western Pacific; lagoon and seaward reefs, in symbiosis with sea anemones.
Description
The orange clownfish is a small, bright orange damselfish of the family Pomacentridae from the western Pacific, famous for living with sea anemones. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a bright orange body with three white, black-edged crossbars. It lives in symbiosis with large sea anemones: thanks to a protective mucus layer it is immune to the stinging cells and shelters among the tentacles from predators. Each anemone hosts a small group with one dominant female. All individuals are born male; the largest changes into a female, a form of sex change (protandry). As an omnivore it feeds on zooplankton, algae and small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Anemone fish?
The Anemone fish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Lives protected among the tentacles of sea anemones; born as a male, the largest becomes a female (protandry).
Where does the Anemone fish live?
The Anemone fish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Pacific; lagoon and seaward reefs, in symbiosis with sea anemones.
How big does the Anemone fish get?
The Anemone fish grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Anemone fish dangerous to humans?
No, the Anemone fish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Anemone fish edible?
The Anemone fish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Amphiprion
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