Amphiprion ocellaris
Fast Facts
- Clownfish are a type of anemonefish, though they are not automatically immune to anemone stings.
- Clownfish are all born males but can change into a female when necessary.
- Females control males and thus control the creation of other females.
Range
Indo-Pacific region
Habitat
Shallow, calm lagoons and coral reefs
Size
Up to 4.5 inches
Nutrition
Zooplankton, copepods, and algae