Percula Clownfish

Amphiprion percula True Percula • Captive Bred

Rarity

Common

The Percula Clownfish, also known as the True Percula Clownfish, is one of the most iconic and beautiful species in the marine aquarium hobby. It features a vibrant orange body with three distinct white vertical bars outlined in thick black borders, giving it a sharper, more defined appearance than the Ocellaris. Slightly more territorial than its cousin, this hardy and colorful clownfish remains a longtime favorite for reef aquariums. Captive-bred specimens are strong, disease-resistant, and excellent for breeding programs.

General Description

Common Name	Percula Clownfish
Latin Name	Amphiprion percula
MBI Status	✔ Captive Breeding
WORMS	🌊 World Register of Marine Species
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Adult Size	Up to 8–10 cm (3–4 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, reef flats, and sheltered coral reefs in the Western Pacific.
Origin / Range	Western Pacific (mainly Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and northern Australia)
Rarity	Common • Iconic true Percula
Care Level	Easy to Intermediate • Hardy & Semi-Territorial

Percula Clownfish • Captive Bred

CAPTIVE BRED • BREEDING PROGRAM STOCK

Conservation Status: Not evaluated by IUCN Red List (very common in the wild)

Pomacentridae Family

Western Pacific

Breeding Program Stock