All you need to know about these vibrantly-coloured damselfish
What is the relationship between anemonefish and sea anemone?
Anemonefish form mutually beneficial associations with specific species of anemone.
What is the difference between anemonefish and clownfish?
Anemone and clownfish are essentially the same.
How many eggs does a anemone fish lay?
Around 10 to 1,000 eggs.
About the contributors
Wenzel Pinto
is a marine biologist at the Nature Conservation Foundation and is currently working on reef dynamics and island vulnerability in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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Published: Apr 23, 2025
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