Clownfish is the common name of fish in the subfamily Anemoninae of the family Pomacentridae. It is a tropical saltwater fish. It is named for its appearance with one or two white stripes, which is more like a clown in Peking Opera. In addition, it has a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, also known as anemonefish. It is a female consubstantial fish animal, which can change from male to female, but female can not become male species. During adolescence, male clownfish become hermaphrodites. The relationship between clownfish populations, usually consisting of a dominant female and several adult males.
1. Appearance: Most clownfish have one or two white stripes on their bodies, and are small and colorful. The longest clownfish can reach 11 cm, the total number of dorsal spines is about 10-12, and the total number of dorsal soft bars is about 4-15. The total number of anal spines is 2, and the total number of anal fin soft rays is between 14-15.
2. Habitat: Native to the warmer waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Sea, at depths between 1 and 55m. The climate suitable for growth is in the tropics, between 25 ~ N and 35 ~ S.
3. Biology: Clownfish and sea anemones are symbiotic. The clownfish has special mucus on its surface that protects it from sea anemones. The anemone's protection keeps the clownfish from being attacked by other fish, and the anemone also provides food for the clownfish, which can attract other fish to the anemone by itself, increasing its chances of predation.
4. Strong territorial awareness: Clownfish have a strong sense of territory, wild clownfish will be far more aggressive than in captivity. Normally, a male and female clownfish will occupy an anemone to prevent their own kind from entering.
Clownfish small and lovely, colorful, with high ornamental value, has the role of beautification and decoration, common in aquariums, exhibition halls, families and other places.
