Amphiprion ocellaris (flase clown anemone fish

The Ocellaris Clownfish to us is the prettiest amongst the anemonefish family. Bright orange and white, almost fluorescent-like and highly photogenic. They can be approached very closely making them a prime subject of underwater photographers. Her clown-like movements represent fun, enjoyment with lots of enthusiasm - the very same sensation we experience whenever we go diving. The host anemone constitutes her territory, which is why she seldom ventures away from it. It is this intimate symbiotic relationship that fascinates divers and everyone alike. She nourishes it, cleans it as she procures security and protection from it - just the very same way we should treat our fragile environment.

We chose Ocellaris for these qualities.

 
 

( False Clown Anemonefish )
 
Colour features and size: Normally bright orange with three white bars, the middle one with forward- projecting bulge; bars have narrow black margins. Maximum length about 90mm.

Distribution: Andaman and Nicobar islands (Andaman Sea) Indo-Malayan Archipelago, Philippines, Northwestern Australia, coast of Southeast Asia northwards to the Ryukyu Islands.