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Can clownfish change sex? How to distinguish between male and female?

Marie Schrader
2021-06-03 21:24:43
Clown fish can change sex. Newly hatched clownfish are sexless, neither female nor male. After a while, they will develop into males and then slowly develop into females. But their sex change is irreversible, that is, they can only develop from male to female, but not from female to male. If two sexless clownfish are put together, the strong one will develop into a female and the other will develop into a male.
Can clownfish change sex? How to distinguish between male and female?

Can clownfish change sex

? Clownfish can change sex, because newborn clownfish are genderless and can also be said to be hermaphrodite. Although hermaphrodites are also common, they grow for a period of time and slowly develop into males, and then slowly develop into females. Their sex change is irreversible, meaning that they can only change from male to female, not from female to male. In

each clownfish group, there are several dominant females and several adult males. Male clownfish are hermaphrodites in their youth. If the dominant female dies, one of the males will undergo hormonal changes and become a female. If two sexless clownfish are placed together, the dominant clownfish will transform into a female and the other will transform into a male.

2. How to distinguish male and female

clownfish? 1. Size: Female clownfish are larger, usually about 6 inches, while male clownfish are about 2 inches. Breeders can distinguish them by their size.

2. Color: The color of female clown fish will be darker when they grow up, and the color of male clown fish will be brighter. Breeders can also judge by their body color.

3. Personality: In the clownfish population, females are dominant, and breeders can identify them according to their daily personality and behavior.

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