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Close up of bright orange soft coral head pattern underwater, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland.

Close-up of Sea anemone - underwater shoot

Blackfinned Anemonefish, Amphiprion nigripes, Magnificent Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica, Coral Reef, South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

$This False Clownfish Amphiprion ocellaris is hiding under the coat of a Sea Anemone Heteractis magnifica. \nAmphiprion ocellaris inhabits shallow and calm tropical lagoons of the Indo-Malaysian region, from the Ryukyu Islands, Japan, throughout South-east Asia and south to Australia. It is one of the most popular marine aquarium fishes. \nHeteractis magnifica occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific in a depth range from 1-50m. \nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, Indonesia, 3°53'59.616 S 134°6'23.862 E at 9m depth$

A pink anemonefish tends to its eggs near its anemone host.

Pink Anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) underwater inside an anemone in Koh Tao, Thailand

$Sipadan Island, Malaysia, is a diving paradise famous for its vibrant marine life, including clownfish. These colorful fish live in symbiosis with sea anemones, gaining protection from predators while keeping their hosts clean.\n\nNestled in nutrient-rich waters atop an ancient volcanic seamount, Sipadan boasts thriving coral reefs teeming with marine life like turtles, reef sharks, and schools of tropical fish. Divers can easily spot clownfish darting among the reefs, their playful movements adding charm to the underwater scenery.\n\nStrict conservation efforts preserve Sipadan’s pristine ecosystem, ensuring future generations can experience its natural wonders, including these iconic fish.$

Anemonefish with anemone on a coral reef

Shoal of clownfishes swimming between anemones

$Saddleback Clownfish or Panda Anemonefish Amphiprion polymnus occurs in the tropical Western Pacific: Ryukyu Islands, China, Viet Nam, Taiwan, Gulf of Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia (Northern Territory, Gulf of Carpentaria), New Guinea, New Britain, and Solomon Islands in a depth range from 2 to 30m, max. total length 13 cm.\nThe belly and cheeks can be orange. Chromatic variations may appear when the fish changes host anemone. For example, when it lives in symbiosis with Heteractis crispa, it is entirely dark except for the white bands and the edge of the caudal fin. \nThese specimen, an adult and a juvenile where encountered in a Sea Anemone (probably Stichodactyla haddoni) in the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia\n1°29'32.88 N 125°14'12.9 E at 13m by night$

Macro image of the tentacles of a sea anenome underwater in the Caribbean Sea off the island of Bonaire; close-up

Tropical coral reef lagoon in Maldives island atoll with small clown fish hiding in sea anemone

Orange white striped nemo clownfish nestled in its brown translucent anemone habitat

Clown fish in anemone - Orange fin anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus)

$The Merten's Carpet Sea Anemone Stichodactyla mertensii is the largest sea anemone with a diameter of over 1 m and is a host to around half the species of Anemonefish species. The blunt or pointed tentacles are max. 2cm long. This is just the edge of the mantle with the first row of tentactles. At the north side of Pura Island, Indonesia, 8°16'37.87\$

$Mabul, Malaysia, is a popular diving destination known for its vibrant coral reefs and rich marine life, including the charming clownfish. These colorful fish are often found in the anemones, where they form a symbiotic relationship, protected from predators by the anemone's stinging tentacles.\n\nMabul's warm, crystal-clear waters provide the perfect habitat for clownfish, making it a favorite spot for snorkelers and divers looking to observe these iconic creatures. The clownfish's bright orange and white stripes make them easy to spot among the lush underwater flora.\n\nThe reef surrounding Mabul is teeming with life, and clownfish are just one of many species that thrive in this biodiverse ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, encountering these playful fish in their natural environment is a memorable experience. Mabul’s coral gardens are truly a paradise for marine enthusiasts, with clownfish adding to the island’s appeal.$

Closeup of a common clown-or anemone-fish in sea anemone tentacles

The Spinecheek Anemonefish (Amphiprion biaculeatus) is a beautiful and unique fish that can be found in tropical waters throughout the Indo-Pacific. This particular species is known for its symbiotic relationship with the Bubble Anemone, which provides the fish with protection and shelter in exchange for food and nutrients

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Ritteri Anemone on Coral Reef in Red Sea off Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

$Clarks Anemonefish Ampiphrion clarkii in Beaded Sea Anemone Heteractis aurora. \n\nThis Sea Anemone occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific from East Africa and the Red Sea to Australia, Micronesia and Ryukyu Islands in a depth range from 1-19m. \n\nThe distribution of Ampiphrion clarkii is quite similar and reaches Taiwan in the north.\nAmpiphrion clarkii has the broadest distribution of any anemonefish and occurs in many color varieties, geographic ones but melanistic one too, as some sea anemones change the fishs color, mostly from orange to black. \nThe species occurs in a depth range from 1-60m, max. size 15cm. \nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia \n3°57'4.9417 S 134°8'1.0322 E at 19m depth$

A pink skunk clownfish hiding in a sea anemone. The sea anemone is a mix of orange and pink colors with white tips. The clownfish is orange with white stripes and is peeking out from the anemone. The anemone is covering most of the image and the clownfish is in the center.

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