Clownfish
OrderCichliformes
FamilyPomacentridae
HabitatCoral Reefs
RangeIndo-Pacific
Max Length11 cm
Max Weight0.25 kg
DietOmnivore
About the Clownfish
Made famous by Finding Nemo. Live symbiotically with sea anemones — their mucus coating protects them from stings. All are born male — the dominant fish in a group becomes female. If the female dies, the largest male changes sex. Can live 6-10 years.