Nemo from Finding Nemo is a clownfish , specifically modeled after the false percula clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)—the bright orange fish with three white stripes that you see in the movie.

What kind of fish is Nemo?

  • Nemo is a clownfish (also called an anemonefish), a small saltwater reef fish that lives in warm, tropical waters of the Indo‑Pacific and the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Pixar’s animators based his look on the false percula clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris), which is often kept in home aquariums and is known for its vibrant orange‑and‑white pattern.

Quick species snapshot

Detail| Value for Nemo’s species (Amphiprion ocellaris)
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Common name| Clownfish / False percula clownfish 159
Scientific name| Amphiprion ocellaris 57
Color pattern| Orange body with three white bars outlined in black 13
Typical habitat| Coral reefs and sea‑anemone symbiont in Indo‑Pacific reefs 139
Size| Up to about 4 inches (≈10 cm) long 57

Since the movie’s release, Finding Nemo has helped make clownfish one of the most recognizable and popular reef fish in both pop culture and home‑aquarium hobbyists.

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