Clown Fish

Yesterday I started researching Clown Fish (Anemonefish) for a unit lesson my fellow block mates and I are working on (Adaptations of Freshwater and Salt Water Organisms). Clown Fish are quite fascinating.

Here are some interesting facts you may not know:

• Females are dominant, larger [than males] and are at the top of their hierarchy
• They are hermaphrodites.  As Clown Fish mature physically, most will eventually mature sexually. The first stage of sexual maturity is becoming a male. Some Clown Fish continue to mature sexually and become female. If a female in a group dies, the largest male of the group, will assume her role and become female.
• When a female lays her eggs (100-1,000 eggs), the male cares for them.

See, aren't Clown Fish fascinating?