The Clown Fish and CLHS
The Clown Fish is a salt water fish. The Clown Fish
lives in a salt water tank with many other salt water fish. I love Clown
Fish. Stripes and all.
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
Clown Fish
Scientific Name: Amphiprion percula
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Amphiprion
Species: percula
Natural Range
Clown Fish are found in the Pacific Ocean and Indo
Pracific Ocean. They live among the anemones, which are usually found attached
to coral reefs or anchored in the sand.
Interesting Facts
Clown Fish get their name from their bright
colors and interesting behavior. They are active fish and defend their terrritory.
Clown Fish eat plankton algae that grow on reefs, and some shellfish. They
grow to be about 3.5 inches and live in 75-79 degrees F.
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The Clown Fish and CLHS
The Clown Fish is a salt water fish. The Clown Fish
lives in a salt water tank with many other salt water fish. I love Clown
Fish. Stripes and all.