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Clownfish
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| Scientific Name: |
Amphiprion sp. |
| Range: |
Tropical Indo-Pacific |
| Habitat: |
Coral reefs |
| Natural Diet: |
Small marine mammals and plants |
| Zoo Diet: |
Smelt, krill, and squid |
Physical
Characteristics: |
Clownfish are up to three inches long and bright orange
with
white stripes trimmed in black. |
| Behavior: |
Clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with sea
anemones. This means that both the clownfish and the anemone benefit by
living together. The clownfish hides within the anemone’s stinging
tentacles when it needs protection. The clownfish is unharmed by the
anemone because it develops a protective coating of mucus. The anemone,
in return, gets to eat crumbs of food that the clownfish brings back. |
| Reproduction: |
Clownfish form a strong bond with their mate. Eggs are
laid in large batches on coral. They are protected by both parents until
they hatch in four to five days. |
| Notes: |
At the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, you can find
clownfish in the Aquarium. |
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