Clownfish
Amphiprioninae
A tiny reef neighbor protected by stinging tentacles.
Clownfish live among sea anemone tentacles that sting most would-be visitors. The partnership gives the fish a fortress and can bring the anemone food, cleaning, and protection.
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Bring this Clownfish home
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- 4 copies
Ready-to-play deck
Stinging Fortress Deck
Includes 4 cards featuring Clownfish.
Quick dive
Creature passport
- Home
- Warm Indian and Pacific Ocean reefs wherever host anemones grow.
- Favorite foods
- Plankton, algae, small crustaceans, and scraps from its host anemone.
- Size check
- About 2–7 in (5–18 cm), depending on species
Tell-your-friends facts
Four wonderfully wild things
- 1
A clownfish family has one largest female and a breeding male.
- 2
If the female disappears, the breeding male can become female.
- 3
Males fan and guard eggs laid on rock near the anemone.
- 4
Clownfish make pops and clicks to communicate.
Ocean superpower
Built to be amazing
A special mucus coating lets it safely weave through anemone stings.
Junior scientist tip
What should I look for?
Look for bright bands and a fish staying very close to an anemone.
Grown-up research links
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