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Anemonefish: Facts, Gender Fluidity, Reproduction

All you need to know about these vibrantly-coloured damselfish
Text by: Wenzel Pinto Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   April 23, 2025
Text by: Wenzel Pinto Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   April 23, 2025
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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 Authors

Wenzel Pinto

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

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.