Clown Knifefish "Chitala ornata" Size:3"- Clown Knifefish Also known in the hobby

Also known in the hobby as the False-eyed or Biocellate Wrasse

Native to reefs ranging from mid-depth to shallow lagoons of the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific

is a species of pistol shrimp that is found off the Marquesas Islands in the Indian ocean

The male is generally larger and has pointed dorsal and anal fins as well as being more brightly colored

The orange spots give away to many small black spots covering the rest of the body

Clown Knifefish "Chitala ornata" Size:3"- Clown Knifefish Also known in the hobbyOther common names:: are Clown Featherback Fish, Spotted Knifefish, Spotted Featherback Fish, and Clown Knife. The Clown Knifefish, Chitala ornata, is a very popular knifefish. This is partly because of its common availability and being relatively inexpensive. But its also a favorite because it is extremely attractive. They usually have a pattern of large spots, but this can be quite variable and it seems that no two Clown Knifefish are exactly alike.