There are lots of fun facts about clown fish. Did you know that?

• The clownfish, Amphiprion bicinctus, is a member of the Pomacentridae family, the largest group of coral reef fish.
• Clownfish and anemonefish are two names for the same thing.
• Clownfish inhabit the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans and make their home within the poisonous tentacles of sea anemone. Clownfish live in small groups and never leave their host.
• Clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with sea anemone; they live together and benefit from each other. The clownfish keeps the anemone clean. The sea anemone's poisonous tentacles protect the clownfish from predators.
• The clownfish is protected from the anemone's sting by a coat of mucus made from sugars.
• Clownfish are small brightly colored fish. They can be yellow, red, orange, black and even blue. Some species have white patches or bands on their body or tail. Clownfish are 4 to 7 inches (10 - 18 cm) long.
• Clownfish are protandrous (born male and change to female) as well as hermaphrodites (born with both male and female sex organs).