Black Ocellaris Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris Black Morph • Captive Bred

Rarity

Uncommon

The Black Ocellaris Clownfish is a stunning dark morph of the classic False Percula Clownfish. It features a deep jet-black body with three bold, crisp white vertical bars and contrasting white fins. This striking color variant (sometimes called Black and White Ocellaris or Black Percula) is highly sought after for its dramatic high-contrast look. Small, hardy, and relatively peaceful, it is one of the most popular clownfish for nano and medium-sized reef aquariums. Captive-bred specimens are strong, adaptable, and excellent for breeding programs.

General Description

Common Name	Black Ocellaris Clownfish
Latin Name	Amphiprion ocellaris
MBI Status	✔ Captive Breeding
WORMS	🌊 World Register of Marine Species
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Adult Size	Up to 8–9 cm (3–3.5 in)
Minimum Tank Size	20–30 gallons (recommended)
Host Anemones	• Entacmaea quadricolor — Bubble-tip anemone (primary) • Heteractis crispa — Sebae anemone (Leathery) • Heteractis magnifica — Magnificent anemone
Natural Habitat	Shallow lagoons and outer reef slopes in the Indo-Pacific. The black morph is particularly associated with northern Australia.
Origin / Range	Indo-Pacific (black morph commonly from northern Australia / Darwin region)
Rarity	Uncommon designer morph • Captive-bred preferred
Care Level	Easy to Intermediate • Hardy & Peaceful

Amphiprion ocellaris Black Ocellaris Clownfish

Black Ocellaris Clownfish • Captive Bred

CAPTIVE BRED • BREEDING PROGRAM STOCK

Conservation Status: Not evaluated by IUCN Red List (common base species, black morph is designer)

Pomacentridae Family

Indo-Pacific

Breeding Program Stock