Quick facts

Latin nameAmphiprion ocellaris

Size: 10 cm

Habitat: host anemones

Distribution: Andaman Sea to Philippines and Indonesia (except PNG)

Common anemone-associated species that remains close to its host. Individuals show typical territorial behaviour and rarely move far from the anemone.

Western anemonefish territorial behaviour near host anemone

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This species is included in our Reef Fishes of the Coral Triangle featuring reef fish photographed in their natural environment.