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The Clown Anemone fish is a type of fish who relies their safety to other creatures in the sea. Usually Clown Anemone fish eats plankton or algae.
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How many types of clown fish are there?
There are 28 species of clown fish. They are also called anemonefish, because of their ability to hide in anemone without being affected by the poison.
What is the regular name of the clown fish?
Clownfish are also known as anemonefish because they live in anemones. They are from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae
Is the clownfish the only fish that lives in an anemone?
A clownfish is also known scientifically as a Clown Anemonefish; it is not the only anemonefish though as there are actually 28 known species, most of which live in shallow waters of the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the western Pacific
In A Coral Reef Ecosystem Clown fish And Sea Anemones Live Together. What Type Of Relationship Do They Have?
There have been many theories as to the exact elements of the complex relationship between anemonefish and anemones. (I say anemonefish because a clownfish is really a clown anemonefish) Anemonefish live in the tentacles of the anemones and the tentacles protect them. They are also extremely territorial, and will defend the anemone at all costs. They also keep it clean and provide it food. The reason as to why anemonefish are never stung is still at large, although there are many theories about it. Some scientists say that the fish is covered in mucus, some say they build up an immunity, some say that the anemone recognizes it, etc. But either way, the relationship is called a mutualistic one, because both animals benefit.
When was Clark's anemonefish created?
Clark's anemonefish was created in 1830.
When was Red saddleback anemonefish created?
Red saddleback anemonefish was created in 1790.
When was Barrier Reef Anemonefish created?
Barrier Reef Anemonefish was created in 1972.
When was Three-band anemonefish created?
Three-band anemonefish was created in 1953.
When was Orange-fin anemonefish created?
Orange-fin anemonefish was created in 1830.
Do clown fish eat crackers?
No, Clown fish do not eat crackers
Are clown fishes herbivores?
No they are omnivores. In the wild, they eat the remains of the dead fish that is captured by an anenome. They might do the same in a household tank, but the chances of it happening re very slim. In the aquaria, they have been trained to eat flakes, and most flakes contain meat and veggies, making them omnivores
What is an anemonefish?
An anemonefish is an alternative name for the clownfish, so named because the clownfish has a symbiotic relationship to sea anemones.
