Come identificare Ocellaris Clownfish

Per identificare Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Bright orange body with three distinct, vertical white bands. The anterior band is located just behind the eye, the middle band is centrally located on the body, and the posterior band is on the caudal peduncle. Each white band is typically outlined in thin black. The fins are generally orange, often with black margins.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

terminal

Caratteristiche distintive

Three white vertical bands outlined in black, Orange body coloration, Rounded caudal fin, Maximum size typically 11 cm (4.3 inches)

Pinna dorsale

10-11 dorsal spines, 14-17 soft rays. The spiny and soft-rayed portions are continuous, but deeply notched.

Pinna caudale

Rounded caudal fin.

Pinna pettorale

16-18 rays, typically large and rounded.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are thoracic, with 1 spine and 5 soft rays. Anal fin has 2 spines and 11-13 soft rays.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   White Bands

   Count the number of white vertical bands. A. ocellaris consistently has three bands. The black outline around these bands is a key differentiator from A. percula.

2. 2

   Dorsal Fin Spines

   Observe the number of dorsal fin spines. A. ocellaris typically has 10-11 dorsal spines, whereas A. percula usually has 9-10.

3. 3

   Eye Color

   The iris of A. ocellaris is typically orange, matching the body color, while A. percula often has a darker, sometimes black, iris.

4. 4

   Size

   A. ocellaris tends to be slightly larger than A. percula, though this can be difficult to ascertain without direct comparison.

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