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Bright colours state authority. Immune to the sting of an anemone making a safe shelter for a clownfish to hide from other predators as they cannot get inside the anemone without being stung

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What is an orange an white fish called?

An orange and white fish could be a Koi fish, which is a type of ornamental carp. Koi fish are known for their vibrant colors and patterns, including orange and white markings. These fish are popular in ponds and aquariums for their beauty and symbolism in some cultures.


What are some adaptations of a clown fish?

Clown fish have adapted in many different ways. But the biggest thing is using sea anemones. The sea anemone produces a type of electricity that would shock all predators or prey but not the clown fish. So the sea anemone gives the clown fish a safe place to live and in return the clown fish brings food for the anemone. The clown fish don't get stung b brushing their scales with the tentacles of an anemone. The oils of a clown fish are read by the anemone as friend not foe.


What are the colors of clown fish?

Yes, it is not thought of because the very most common clown fish is orange, but there has been rare reports of red, yellow, and even green ones! But some were not identified as clown fish and named something different. But they found a green clown fish's egg to a common orange clown fish, and the DNA was matched.


Why are clow fish colored orange and white?

Clown fish are brightly coloured, and depending on the species, not just orange and white, some are yellow and white. It is thought that the bright colours entice small fish near enough for the anemone to sting and eat. The Clown fish benefits from scraps left over, and the stinging tentacles wards off the Clown fish predators.


Can clown fish change colors?

No. On the contrary, not all clown fish are of the same coloring; some are very dark (red and black) in color while others a very light (yellow and orange) in color. Clown fish use this to their own advantage by blending in with their surroundings which helps them survive in dangerous areas where predators dwell.


What are some threats to the clown fish?

The main threat to clown fish is pollution killing off the anemones that the clown fish use as a protection against predators.


What is a clown fish nick name?

Clownfish and anenomefish are the common names of some 28 species of saltwater fish in the Amphiprioninae subfamily of the Pomacentridae family. Some popular varieties are the Orange Clownfish, Ocellaris (or False Percula) Clownfish and the Tomato Clownfish.


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-Remoras and sharks. The remora gets food and protection, the shark gets cleaned by the remoras. -Clown fish and anemones. The clown fish bring food to the anemone. The clown fish in turn get protection. They are not harmed by the stinging of the anemone.