Clown Fish (1)

The clownfish, or anemonefish, are the subfamily Amphiprioninae of the family Pomacentridae. Currently 27 species exist, of which one is in the genus Premnas and the rest are in the subfamily's type genus Amphiprion.

Clown fish live by a mutual relationship with sea anemones, or in some cases settle in some varieties of soft corals. A sea anemone is needed for protection as life for a brightly coloured fish is dangerous on most reefs. Clown fish avoid being stung by the anemone but it is not completely clear as to how this is achieved.

This photograph was taken off the coast of Thailand and is available as a print from 10 inch by 8 inch.