How can you tell the difference between clownfish?

The key is to focus on their color distribution, eye color, and dorsal fin spines to spot the differences. There does appear to be some false perceptions about why these fish are different. Often people assume that the False Percula Clownfish is captive bred hence the name but that isn’t the case.

What is the difference between a clownfish and a false clownfish?

Some people say that you can tell that a True Percula Clownfish is a True Percula Clownfish because it is sold under its scientific name: Amphiprion percula. The False Percula has very thin black lines separating the white from the orange color, sometimes so thin that the black is imperceptible.

How big do percula clowns get?

about 4.3 inches
Size: They grow to about 4.3 inches (11 cm) in length, with females being larger than males. Behavior: They have an interesting swimming style that is different from most fish – they swim by rowing their pectoral fins instead of flapping them. True percula clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with various anemones.

What is the most common type of clownfish?

The most popular clown in the aquarium fish trade is the ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris). They stay fairly small compared to other species and also have a mild temperament. Ocellaris clownfish reach up to 4 inches in size and come in dozens upon dozens of pattern and color combinations.

Is Nemo a percula or ocellaris?

The Nemo caricature was designed from the Ocellaris Clownfish Amphiprion ocellaris, which is a fish with a very wide distribution. The clown whose status is in question is the True Percula Clownfish Amphiprion percula, also known as the Orange Clownfish.

What is the meaning of Percula?

[ n ] a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another.

How long do percula clownfish live?

Lifespan : 3 – 6 years generally, but see comment below from Dudley who has a pair of percula clowns that has been alive for 27 years! Origin / Habitat : Indo-Pacific to Oceania. The ocellaris clownfish is not listed on the IUCN redlist. Found in warm and shallow tropical seas.

How do you take care of percula clownfish?

Clownfish can be kept in either a saltwater aquarium or a mini reef. The True Percula is the smallest clownfish, so a minimum tank size of 10 gallons will work great, but make sure water quality stays high with frequent water changes. This would be for one clownfish. If you want a pair, 20 gallons minimum is suggested.

What’s the difference between Percula and Ocellaris clownfish?

The Ocellaris clownfish has dark coloring around its eyes, 11 dorsal spines, and thin black borders around its white bands. The Percula clownfish, or True clownfish, has more orange color around the eyes, ten dorsal spines, and thick black outlining around the white bands.

What is the rarest clownfish?

McCullochi Clownfish
The McCullochi Clownfish is native to Lord Howe Island off the coast of Australia. Its tiny natural range is closed to fishing making it one of the rarest Clownfish in the aquarium hobby.