At just 50–300 g, the Clownfish is one of the lightest omnivore species (#40 of 41). Found in Indian, Pacific Oceans, it inhabits coral reefs habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Clownfish | Omnivore Species Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.2 kg | 6.3 kg | ↓ 97% |
| Height | 8.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 1.6 km/h | 35 km/h | ↓ 95% |
| Avg Speed | 8 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Clownfish inhabits coral reefs habitats. It can be found in Indian, Pacific Oceans.
Typical coloring: Orange.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Clownfish is a group-based species belonging to the Pomacentridae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NE The Clownfish is classified as Not Evaluated. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 42 omnivore species, the Clownfish’s weight of 50–300 g is significantly lower than the group median of 6.3 kg.
Weight rank: #7 of 15 Not Evaluated species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coelacanth | Up to 90 kg | NE |
| 2 | Arowana | Up to 6.7 kg | NE |
| 3 | Amazon Rainforest Frog | Up to 0.5 g | NE |
| 4 | Bearded Dragon | Up to 600 g | NE |
| 5 | Blue Morpho Butterfly | Up to 0.028 g | NE |
Related Species
How much does a Clownfish weigh?
A Clownfish typically weighs 50–300 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 6.3 kg among omnivore species.
What is the conservation status of the Clownfish?
The Clownfish is classified as “Not Evaluated”. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Clownfish live?
The Clownfish is found in Indian, Pacific Oceans, in coral reefs habitats.
How does the Clownfish reproduce?
The Clownfish has a gestation period of 6–10 days and typically produces Up to 1,000 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026