Maroon clownfish

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/maroon-clownfish

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1. How big is Maroon clownfish?Maximum length of approximately 17 cm (6.7 inches)
2. What is the scientific name?Amphiprion biaculeatus
3. What is the habitat?Tropical Indo-Pacific region, specifically associated with sea anemones in coral reef ecosystems
4. What does a maroon clownfish look like?They are small fish with bright maroon or crimson color and a distinctive black stripe. They have a slender body and a small tail.
5. Where do maroon clownfish live?They live in the Indo-Pacific region, from Indonesia to Taiwan and down to the Great Barrier Reef. They stay in coral reefs and close to sea anemones.

Symbiotic Mutualism: An ecological interaction where two species live in close association and both derive mutual benefit.
Sea Anemone: A marine invertebrate belonging to the class Anthozoa, characterized by a cylindrical body and stinging tentacles.
Sequential Hermaphrodite: An organism that possesses the capacity to change sex during its lifetime.
Protandry: A form of sequential hermaphroditism where an individual functions as a male before transitioning to a female role.