Two-band anemonefish, Amphiprion bicinctus, from the Red Sea, Egypt. Close-up of the fish's face.

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-Defense behavior of a Red Sea Anemonefish, Amphiprion sp. - This species is endemic to the Red Sea, which means it can only be found there. The fish is trying to defend its host anemone. The fish uses the stinging anemone as a protective home against predators. Anemonefish, often also referred to as Clownfish, usually live in couples, in which the female is the bigger one. These fish breed throughout the whole year, where eggs are usually attached to rocks nearby or within the anemone. Clownfish show a strong defending behavior to protect their host anemone and generally always stay in a very close distance to it.

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Size: 5668px × 3717px
Location: Egypt
Photo credit: © Malcolm Ross / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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