Ocellaris clownfish

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Ocellaris clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Fishes

12 yrs

Max Lifespan

30 g

Adult Weight

SP373

Species ID

1

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A small, iconic marine fish (family Pomacentridae) native to the Indo-West Pacific, from the Malay Archipelago to northwest Australia. Adults measure 7–11 cm. They have a vivid orange body with three white bands edged in thin black lines. They are obligate mutualists with host sea anemones (primarily Heteractis magnifica, Stichodactyla gigantea)—immune to anemone stings due to a mucus coating. The anemone provides protection from predators; the clownfish feeds the anemone, removes parasites, and improves water circulation. All clownfish are born male (sequential protandrous hermaphrodites); the dominant individual in a group becomes female. If the female dies, the dominant male changes sex. They live in small hierarchical groups on a single anemone. Omnivorous: algae, zooplankton, and food scraps. Males tend the eggs (laid on substrate near the anemone); hatching occurs ~6–8 days later. Popularized by the film Finding Nemo, leading to increased demand in the marine aquarium trade. They are one of the most successfully captive-bred marine fish. Lifespan: 6–10 years. IUCN: Least Concern.

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DataID ↕	Latin Name ↕	Folder ID ↕	Tissue ↕	Title ↕	Detail	QC	Analysis
Data1292	Amphiprion ocellaris	Amphiprion_ocellaris_ThisStudy_2024_Rank0001	Brain	BrainScope		QC	Analysis
Data1340	Amphiprion ocellaris	Amphiprion_ocellaris_ThisStudy_2024_Rank0002	Brain	BrainScope		QC	Analysis
Data1387	Amphiprion ocellaris	BS0001713;BS1728523868262	Brain	BrainScope		QC	Analysis

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