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Ocellaris clown fish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Description:

a marine fish belonging to the family Pomacentridae which includes clownfishes and damselfishes. Amphiprion ocellaris are found in different colors, depending on where they are located. For example, black Amphiprion ocellaris with white bands can be found near northern Australia, Southeast Asia, and Japan.[2] Orange or red-brown Amphiprion ocellaris also exist with three white bands (like mentioned above) spanning from its body and head

Habitat:

Amphiprion ocellaris typically lives in small groups on outer reef slopes or in sheltered lagoons at a maximal depth of 15 meters. It inhabits three different species of sea anemones: Heteractis magnifica, Stichodactyla gigantea and Stichodactyla mertensii and have symbiotic relationships with the anemone.

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Ranger 25
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Ranger 25

New York, USA

Spotted on May 27, 2014
Submitted on May 27, 2014

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