OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaClownfish are small, bright orange fish with white stripes. They are very brave for their size! Clownfish live in warm, shallow parts of the ocean near coral reefs.
Clownfish are bright orange with white stripes outlined in black. They are small fish, only about as long as your finger. Their bright colors make them easy to spot on the coral reef.
Clownfish live inside sea anemones, which look like colorful underwater flowers. The anemone keeps the clownfish safe with its stinging tentacles, and the clownfish helps keep the anemone clean! This special partnership helps both animals survive.
- Clownfish protect their home by chasing away fish that are much bigger than them.
- A special coating on their skin protects them from the anemone’s sting.
- All clownfish are born as boys, and some of them change into girls as they grow up!
