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All rights reserved. Information on the Internet Biological Profiles This site provides an in depth analysis of the clownfish with colourful pictures and a helpful map showing where the fish live. Clownfish This site has pictures, as well as key facts concerning the clownfish. There is also a "Did You Know? Shedd Aquarium: Anemone Clownfish This site includes information about clownfish habitat and biology.
Fishbase: Orange clownfish A page with clownfish facts. Clownfish This site includes a detailed description of the clownfish and their reproductive characteristics. References 1 Boyer, Stephanie. Clownfish are omnivores, which means they eat meat and plants. They typically eat algae, zooplankton, worms and small crustaceans, according to the National Aquarium.
When small, the fish tend to stay within the confines of their anemone host. As they get larger, they will seek out food, though they don't venture much more than a few meters from the anemone, according to the ADW. Little is known specifically about false clownfish mating behaviors, but the general behaviors of anemonefish are known. All anemonefish are monogamous. Before spawning, the male prepares a nest by clearing a spot on bare rock near the anemone, according to the ADW.
He then courts a female with a show of extended fins, biting and chasing , according to the Florida Museum of Natural History. He chases the female to the nest, but after that it is up to her to make the next move.
She will make several passes over the nest before depositing her eggs. She will lay from to 1, eggs, which are 3 to 4 millimeters long. The male then passes over the nest and releases sperm to fertilize the eggs. Then, the female swims off. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo. Share Tweet Email. Go Further. Animals Climate change is shrinking many Amazonian birds.
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Clownfish prefer to live in warm water. They live near the shallow waters of lagoons, and under the shelter of reefs with anemones. Clownfish are not observed in the Atlantic. Clownfish live under the shelter of reefs. These reefs have been destroyed by humans from many years.
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