Clownfish

Photo by Fadzil Hisham
The Clownfish is a small fish which grows up to 11 cm (4.3 inches). Its body has a stocky appearance and oval shape. It is compressed laterally, with a round profile. It has three vertical white stripes outlined with a fine black line. The tail is rounded and the dorsal fin is lined with 11 spines.

This species live in the coral reefs off the coasts of Australia and Southeast Asia as far north as southern Japan. They are found mainly around certain kinds of anemones, a creature that anchors itself to the sea floor.

Clownfish are hermaphrodites. They are all born male, according to National Geographic. They have the ability to turn themselves female, but once the change is made, they can’t go back to being male. 

These social fish live in groups that are led by one dominant female. Clownfish are omnivores, which means they eat meat and plants. They typically eat algae, zooplankton, worms and small crustaceans.

Location: Jalan Pantai Chenang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

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