Amphiprion ocellaris (Three-band clownfish)

The Ocellaris amphiprion is a fish from the Pomacentridae family, which has around 28 different species. It is a seafish that lives mainly in the warm and shallow waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is also known as the Ocellaris clownfish, due to its bright colors and its comic behavior.

Oceellaris clownfish has an elongated and flattened body, with a caudal bifide fin and pectoral and pelvic fins which allow it to quickly move in water. Its skin is covered with smooth and shiny scales, and it is generally bright orange in color with horizontal black bands on the sides. Its head is relatively wide and flat, with small round eyes and fine lips.

The ocherlaris clownfish is a lonely and territorial fish, which can measure up to 20 cm in length. It feeds mainly on plankton, small crustaceans and algae, which it captures by filtering the water using its gills. He was also observed feeding on dead corals or injured small fish.

The ocellaris clownfish is famous for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemone, in which it lives and feeds. Sea anemone protects the oceased clownfish from the predators by hiding it in its tentacles, while the ocherlaris clownfish protects sea anemone by moving into the water to attract prey that anemone can capture .

Ocellaris clownfish is a fascinating animal to observe in its natural environment, but it is also very popular as a company Animal in aquariums. Although it is relatively easy to maintain, it needs a large aquarium with sea anemones to feel comfortable and in good health.