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a couple of the behavioral adaptations are they depend on the anemone and they are aggressive to own kind in wild, but they aren't in captivity. a physcological one is they change from male to female 1 time! and a physical adaptation is they have rounded fins so they can swim faster. ttyl!
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When was Percula clownfish created?
Percula clownfish was created in 1802.
What animals do clown fish live by?
* Amphiprion allardi - Allard's clownfish * Amphiprion melanopus - Cinnamon clownfish * Amphiprion clarkii - Clark's anemonefish * Amphiprion ocellaris - Ocellaris clownfish * Amphiprion percula - Percula clownfish * Amphiprion perideraion - Pink skunk clownfish * Amphiprion polymnus - Saddleback clownfish * Amphiprion sebae - Sebae clownfish * Amphiprion bicinctus - Red Sea clownfish * Amphiprion tricinctus - Three-band anemonefish * Amphiprion ephippium - Red saddleback anemonefish * Amphiprion frenatus - Tomato clownfish * Amphiprion chrysopterus - Orange-fin anemonefish * Amphiprion akallopisos - Skunk clownfish * Amphiprion sandaracinos- Orange skunk clownfish * Amphiprion rubacinctus - Australian clownfish * Premnas biaculeatus - Maroon clownfish
What is the Latin for the clown fish?
There are a lot of different clown fish a.k.a. anemonefish, there are Saddleback Clowns (Amphiprion Ephippium), Maroon Clowns (Premnas Biaculeatus), Tomato Clowns (Amphiprion Frenatus), Clarkii Clowns (Amphiprion Clarkii), Skunk Clowns (Amphiprion Akallopisos), Red Sea Clowns (Amphiprion Bicinctus), etc. But I am assuming you are referring to the "Nemo Clownfish" (Amphiprion Ocellaris), which are commonly confused with True Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion Percula).
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.
What kind of adaptation does Nemo have?
Nemo is a fictional character and has no adaptations. If you are referring to Clownfish in general, they have developed a symbiotic relationship with the sea anemones they live with. The Clownfish attract larger fish that the anemones stun and eat, and the Clownfish get protection from bigger fish.
Is a clownfish a fish or a mammal?
you are ;-0) but nope, clown fish (percula) are not reptiles ;)
What adaptation do clownfish have?
Clownfish have some great adaptations to survive. One of them is to be safe from sea anemone stings, by having special oils on their scales.
How many clown fish travel in groups?
It all depends upon the size of your tank. Clown (Anemone) fish are usually found in small groups where there is one breeding pair and a few juveniles living in a symbiotic relationship with a Sea Anemone. To do this properly, your tank would need to be at least 60 gallons US.
What is the ocellaris clown fish?
The Ocellaris clown fish is a species of clown fish that is also known as a "False Percula," after its resemblance to the rarer Percula Clownfish. It is a very popular species for the saltwater aquarium and due to its tolerance of dead food and peaceful temperament is ideal for the beginner. It is orange with white bands and grows to about 7 cm long. Ideally it should be kept with an anemone to allow it to behave naturally. It can be kept singly or in pairs. Nemo (from the blockbuster "Finding Nemo") was an Ocellaris clown.
What is the specific name of a clown fish?
Amphiprion percula.
Scientific name of clown fish?
Amphiprion percula
How many different types of clownfish are there?
Heres all the ones I know: -Common Clownfish -Orange Skunk Clownfish -Maroon Clownfish -Pink Skunk Clownfish -Red sea Clownfish -Barrier Reef clownfish -Clark's Clownfish -Cap Clownfish !
