Clown anemonefish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Sighting evidence at Anemone Reef, Phuket
The clown anemonefish lives exclusively among the tentacles of host anemones, protected by a mucus coat that prevents stinging. At Anemone Reef the density is unusually high: every large Heteractis magnifica anemone holds a breeding pair plus juveniles. The relationship is mutualistic — the fish aerates and fertilises the anemone while gaining shelter and food.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Clown anemonefish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.