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What do they look like? (Appearance)
- Bright orange body with three white bands often
outlined in black. The black outlines may vary in width. The center
white band has a protrusion facing toward the head of the fish.
- Compare with False Percula Clownfish. This fish
does not have the black outlines.
What do they eat? (Diet)
- Plankton, Algae, Brine shrimp
What eats them?
Unknown
Reproduction:
- Eggs are guarded. 4-5 Days.
- Female grows much larger than the male
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The fish lay their eggs in a safe spot close to the
anemone for protection; it usually takes 6-7 days for the eggs to
hatch. During this time the male is very protective over the nest. The
mother usually has the babies in the morning it usually lasts for
about half an hour and 100 to 1000 eggs can come out. The male
fertilizes the eggs when they come out.
How long do they live?
- 6 to 10 years in wild
- 3 to 5 years in captivity
Classification:
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Where do they live? (Environment, Habitat, Range)
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Western tropical Pacific.
- Northern Queensland and Melanesia ( New Guinea,
New Britain, New Ireland, Solomon Islands, Fiji Islands, and Vanuatu).
- Coral reef: Common on Australia's Great Barrier
Reef
- Anemone fishes live near warm temperature, marine
corals in depth of 1-15 meters and are sheltered by large sea-anemone
called Stoichactis.
How deep in the ocean are they found? (Zone)
Characteristics
- Territorial and aggressive
- They live with sea anemones in a symbiotic
relationship. The clown fish draw other fish toward the anemone. The
anemone have poisonous tentacles and sting their prey. The clownfish eat
the remains from anemones' meals. The fish use the anemone for shelter
and protection.
- Host anemones are:
- Heteractus magnifica ~ Magnificent sea
anemone.
Stichtodactyla gigantea ~ Gigantic sea anemone.
Stichtodactyla crispa ~ Leathery sea anemone.
- Favored for saltwater aquaria.
What is their Endangerment Status?
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