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Fish ยท Coral reef
Ocellaris clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Meet the animal
Life as a ocellaris clownfish
Ocellaris clownfish live among sea anemones on Indo-Pacific coral reefs.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
A protective mucus coating prevents the host anemone's stinging cells from firing against the fish.
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Surprising fact
In a group, the largest clownfish is female and can change social rank when needed.