ADW: Amphiprion ocellaris: CLASSIFICATION (2024)

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ADW: Amphiprion ocellaris: CLASSIFICATION? ›

Amphiprion ocellaris is part of a the subfamily Amphiprioninae, or anemonefishes. This group is characterized by being protandrous hermaphrodites, meaning that all individuals develop first into males and then possibly into females later (Myers 1999).

The species Amphiprion ocellaris belongs to the class Actinopterygii which contains bony Teleost fish and other ray-finned fish. A. ocellaris is the most basal species in the genus Amphiprion which is closely related to the genus Premnas.

Anemonefish are protandrous hermaphrodites that belong to the Pomacentridae family, known as damselfish. Within the 300 species of this family, the 30 species of anemonefish are clustered into two genera: Amphiprion and Premnas, the latter including a single species [1, 2].

Clownfish or anemonefish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. Thirty species of clownfish are recognized: one in the genus Premnas, while the remaining are in the genus Amphiprion.

Ray-finned fishes

Clownfish / Class

Ocellaris are one of the least aggressive members of the clownfish family, and usually tolerate other members of the same species in their tank. Friendly Ocellaris are easy to maintain in aquariums, they adapt well, and will accept a wide variety of aquarium foods.

With our newfound knowledge, looking at Nemo's coloration, we can conclude he's an ocellaris. The black stripes around the white bars on his body are thinner than they would be on a percula.

Amphiprion ocellaris

Size: This fish reaches a maximum size of three inches (8 cm). Behavior: It can be found individually, in pairs or small groups within the same anemone. Like other clownfish, the Black ocellaris, has a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones.

The MochaVinci Clownfish Grade A has at least two connected stripes on each side of the body. The MochaVinci Clownfish Grade B has swirly patterns but the stripes are not connected or connected on one side only.

Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor)

They are a popular choice for saltwater aquariums due to their vibrant colors and hardiness. They have a greenish-brown base with long, flowing tentacles that have bubble-like tips. Bubble Tip Anemones require strong lighting and good water flow.

What anemones do clownfish like? ›

In their natural environment ocellaris clownfish will host in Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Giant Carpet Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla gigantean) and Merten's Carpet Sea Anemone (Stichodactyla mertensii).

The world's most toxic sea anemone is the matamalu Rhodactis howesii, a corallimorpharian native to the Samoan seas. Also called the giant mushroom anemone, its tissues contain a unique paralytic poison sufficiently toxic to kill humans who eat its flesh uncooked.

Common Names

The clown anemonefish is referred to as an anemonefish due to its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones. Other English language common names include common clownfish, false-clown anemonefish, nemo, and western clownfish.

Although they are the same species as the animated Nemo, these Ocellaris Clownfish are only found on the reefs of the NT in Australia and they are a very special colour morph, having black instead of orange stripes. For this reason, they are affectionately known as 'Emo Nemos'.

Clownfish are external breeders, meaning that the female fish lays eggs and then the male fish fertilizes them after they have been laid. To make this happen you will need to get a pair of clownfish that are already bonded, in other words mated to each other.

Clownfish are Omnivores, as they eat equal parts algae and animals. Their diet consists of zooplankton, copepods, and algae. They have also been observed eating parasites off their host anemones.

clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) - Species Profile.

Larger fish are females; smallest are immature juveniles; functional males in between. Preferred Water Chemistry: Marine, tropical. Temperature 24 to 28 degrees Celsius (75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit).

The clown anemonefish was first described by Cuvier (1830) as Amphiprion ocellaris. The genus name Amphiprion is derived from the Greek word “amphi” which means on both sides and the Greek word “prion” which means saw.