what is a clown fish, where does it live and what family does it belong to?

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what is a clown fish, where does it live and what family does it belong to?

Answer 1

Fishes of the genus Amphiprion and Premnas comprise a group commonly referred to as anemonefishes because of their symbiotic relationship with several genus of anemones and their bright colors and bobbing swim. This group is commonly referred to as clownfish in the aquarium trade, although most technical works refer to the two genus as anemonefishes.

Whether you call them anemonefish or clownfish, they enjoy a universal popularity among marine aquarist. They represent an excellent first choice for spawning and rearing efforts before the aquarist graduates to other more difficult species.

The genus Amphiprion presently has 27 identified species with several species in question that may represent hybrids (A. leuckocranos and A. theilli). The genus Premnas has but a single recognized species P. biaculeatus, more commonly known as the spine cheeked or maroon anemonefish. All species regardless of genus are found in Indo-Pacific waters. There are no known Atlantic/Caribbean species.



Genus - species, common (vernacular) name



Amphiprion akallopisos, Skunk anemonefish

Amphiprion akyndynos, Barrier Reef anemonefish

Amphiprion allardi, Allard’s anemonefish

Amphiprion bicinctus, Two-banded anemonefish

Amphiprion chagosensis, Chagos anemonefish

Amphiprion chryogaster, Mauritian anemonefish

Amphiprion chrysopterus, Orange-fin anemonefish

Amphiprion clarkii, Clark’s anemonefish

Amphiprion ephippium, Red Saddleback anemonefish

Amphiprion frenatus, Tomato anemonefish

Amphiprion fuscocaudatus, Sechelees anemonefish

Amphiprion atezonatus, Wide-band anemonefish, Lord Howe anemonefish

Amphiprion latifasciatus, Madagascar anemonefish

Amphiprion leuckocranos*, White-bonnet anemonefish

Amphiprion mccullochi, McCulloch’s anemonefish

Amphiprion melanopus, Red and Black anemonefish

Amphiprion negripes, Maldive anemonefish

Amphiprion ocellaris, Common anemonefish, False clown anemonefish

Amphiprion omanensis, Oman anemonefish

Amphiprion perculae, Clown anemonefish

Amphiprion perideraion, Pink anemonefish

Amphiprion polymnus, Saddleback anemonefish

Amphiprion rubrocinctus, Australian anemonefish

Amphiprion sandaracinos, Orange anemonefish

Amphiprionsebae, Seabae anemonefish

Amphiprion theillei*, Theille’s anemonefish

Amphiprion tricinctus, Three-banded anemonefish



Premnas biaculeatus, Spine-cheeked anemone fish, Maroon anemonefish





For photos see:

http://www.aquarium-design.com/fish/clownfishid.html



As you can see there are far more types of clownfish than just nemo. They are found among coral reefs thoughout the world.

Answer 2

There are probably various such named fish throughout the world, but in Ireland we used to call the Cuckoo Wrasse the Sea Clown on account of its fabulous colouring, absolutely beautiful. A young salmon was also called a clown, but I think that was local jargon.

Answer 3

Fish Family and Swimming Clan

Answer 4

It's a fish like Nemo, stripy orange and white, it lives in anemones, but it's not good at telling jokes



Here's some real info:

Answer 5

Watch "Finding Nemo" it will answer all of these questions.

Answer 6

watch finding nemo

Answer 7

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clown_fish

Answer 8

i dont knnow but that is a good question