Common clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Mu Ko Lanta Marine National Park, Thailand

Common clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Mu Ko Lanta Marine National Park, Thailand

Common clownfish are reliant on sea anemone for shelter (they have a symbiotic relationship with the sea anemone). Sea anemone are protection for the fish and their nests. This is because when A. ocellaris are in the open waters, they have a higher risk of predation. It is postulated that the fanning behavior of the…

  • Produced by:
    Peter Prokosch
  • Year:
    01/11/2015

Common clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Mu Ko Lanta Marine National Park, Thailand

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