But, in reality, clownfish are quite protective of their anemone homes, actively guarding them against intruders. Interestingly, while they can also coexist peacefully with other species ...

Nemo—a clownfish of the species Amphiprion percula—introduced millions of children around the world to a wondrous tropical ecosystem: the coral reef and its denizens. Clownfish get their name ...

When people think of wildlife trade, they often picture smugglers sneaking in rare and endangered species from far-off ...

The Center has petitioned the U.S. government to ban imports of 20 coral species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Clownfish and damselfish are also hit hard by the aquarium trade. Some studies ...

There are more than 1,000 sea anemone species found throughout the world ... They form another, more famous symbiotic alliance with clownfish, which are protected by a mucus layer that makes ...