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Eastern Clown Anemonefish-Amphiprion percula

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Clownfish is a common reef fish of tropical oceans.Belongs to a Family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes).Small, oval bodied, colorful, frequently displays territorial behavior.Usually lives in pairs.Symbiotic relationship with large anemones is well known. Body is  covered with special mucus protecting them from stinging tentacles of sea anemone.Feeds on algae and zooplancton.

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