Ocellaris True Clownfish (Cuvier, 1830)

 Scientific Name  Amphiprion ocellaris
 Diet  Omnivore; brine shrimp, meaty foods, flake
 Alt Common Name   Common, False Percula Clownfish, Anemonefish
 Family  Pomacentridae
 Origin  Indian and Pacific Oceans
 Aquarist Level  Beginner
 Reef Safe  Yes
 Coloration  Orange with black highlights, three vertical white stripes
 Disposition  Peaceful, territorial towards other clownfish.
 Hardiness  Hardy
 Compatibility  Compatible with other families, territorial with other species of clownfish.
 Mature Size  5 inches
 Sexual Dimorphism  Female is typically the largest in a group.

 

Notes: Common anemone hosts for this species include;  Heteractis magnifica, Stichodactyla gigantea, and Stichodactyla mertensii