# Clown anemonefish (*Amphiprion percula*) Clown anemonefish are colorful fish that live in warm ocean waters. They have bright orange bodies with black stripes and love to hide in sea anemones for safety. - **Category:** [Fish](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/fish) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Coastal areas ![Clown anemonefish](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/A._percula.jpg&width=800) Photo: CrisisRose, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A._percula.jpg) ## Appearance The Clown anemonefish is a vibrant orange fish with three distinct white bands edged in black, one behind the eye, one in the middle, and one near the tail fin. Its bright colors make it easily recognizable among the corals, differing from other fish by its bold stripes and rounder body shape. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Actinopterygii - **Order:** Perciformes - **Family:** Pomacentridae - **Genus:** Amphiprion ## Interesting facts - Clown anemonefish make clicking sounds to talk to each other! - Clownfish eggs are often laid on a flat rock right under their anemone! - These fish nibble on algae, keeping their anemone home clean! - They are amazing parents, guarding their eggs until they hatch! ## Special abilities - **Sting-Proof Shield:** Clown anemonefish can live safely inside stinging anemones because they have a special slime coat that protects them from the anemone's venom. - **Gender Bender:** Clown anemonefish can change their gender from male to female if the dominant female in their group disappears, ensuring the colony's survival. - **Home Security:** Clown anemonefish has a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones that helps them find shelter and protection from predators. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 8-11 cm - **Weight:** 0.005-0.015 kg - **Lifespan:** 6-10 years - **Swim Speed:** 3 km/h - **Maximum Depth:** 25 m - **Water Type:** Saltwater ## Diet & Feeding Clown anemonefish eat small invertebrates, algae, and leftovers from their anemone host. - **Primary Foods:** copepods, amphipods, algae, dead anemone tentacles, fish eggs, larvae - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Symbiotic with:** Magnificent Sea Anemone (*Heteractis magnifica*) — Gains shelter and protection from predators. - **Symbiotic with:** Giant Carpet Anemone (*Stichodactyla gigantea*) — They live safely within its stinging tentacles. - **Eaten by:** Giant Moray Eel (*Gymnothorax javanicus*) — Can be preyed upon if they stray from their anemone. - **Eaten by:** Giant Trevally (*Caranx ignobilis*) — Large reef fish can hunt them near the anemone. ## Traits - [Striped](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/striped): Marked with parallel bands or lines of color. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Symbiotic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/symbiotic): Describes a relationship between two different species where they live in close association, often benefiting one or both. - [Coastal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/coastal): Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Marine](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/marine): Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life. ## Collections - [Fish](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/fish) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Never touch fish in the ocean; they are best admired from a distance. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Clown anemonefish? Look at body shape, where the fins sit and their outline, mouth position, stripes and spots. Young fish and breeding adults can wear different patterns, and aquarium color varieties can look nothing like wild fish. Fish Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Clown anemonefish? 8-11 cm ### How much does Clown anemonefish weigh? 0.005-0.015 kg ### How long does Clown anemonefish live? 6-10 years ### What does Clown anemonefish eat? Clown anemonefish eat small invertebrates, algae, and leftovers from their anemone host. ### How fast can Clown anemonefish swim? 3 km/h ### Where is Clown anemonefish usually found? Coastal areas ### How does Clown anemonefish hunt? Foraging ## More Fish - [Rainbow Trout](https://www.snappit.app/explore/rainbow-trout) (*Oncorhynchus mykiss*) - [Brown Trout](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-trout) (*Salmo trutta*) - [Brook Trout](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brook-trout) (*Salvelinus fontinalis*) - [Lake Trout](https://www.snappit.app/explore/lake-trout) (*Salvelinus namaycush*) --- Source: [Clown anemonefish: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/clown-anemonefish)