Common Clownfish
(Amphiprion ocellaris)
Habitat/Range
Eastern Indian and western Pacific oceans
Size
Size: 2-5 inches
Lifespan: 3-10 years
Diet
Crustaceans, algae, worms, zooplankton
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Clownfish are famous for their symbiotic relationship with anemones. Anemones, which are related to jellyfish, can sting animals that touch their tentacles. However, did you know that clownfish have a special protective layer of slime that protects them from being stung by anemones? The anemone, therefore, inadvertently protects the clownfish from other species that would otherwise try to prey on them.
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