Scientific Name: Amphiprioninae (subfamily), with species like Amphiprion ocellaris (False Clownfish) and Amphiprion percula (True Clownfish).

Types: Over 30 species, including:

• Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) – “Nemo” from Finding Nemo
• Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) – Similar to Ocellaris but with thicker black borders
• Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) – Reddish-orange with a single white stripe
• Maroon Clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus) – Deep red with white bands
• Clarkii Clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii) – Yellowish with white stripes
• Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus) – Dark brown with a saddle-like white patch

Habitat:

• Shallow coral reefs and lagoons, often found at depths of 1–50 meters (3–164 feet).
• Always associated with sea anemones, which provide protection from predators.
• Found in warm tropical waters.

Diet:

• Omnivorous – eats zooplankton, small crustaceans, algae, and leftover food from their anemone hosts.

Reproduction:

• Sequential hermaphrodites – born male, but can become female if needed.
• Mates for life; the dominant female is the largest in the group.
• External fertilization – lays eggs near the anemone, and males guard them.

Spotting Tips:

• Look near anemones in tropical coral reefs.
• Clownfish have bold orange, yellow, or red coloration with white stripes.
• Common in shallow reef areas with good visibility.

Countries:

• Indo-Pacific: Australia (Great Barrier Reef), Indonesia, Philippines, Maldives, Thailand.
• Red Sea & Indian Ocean: Egypt, Seychelles, Madagascar.
• Western Pacific: Japan, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands.