How to Identify and Classify Clownfishes - Quiz
  • 1. What family do clownfishes belong to?
A) Chaetodontidae
B) Pomacentridae
C) Lutjanidae
D) Acanthuridae
  • 2. What is the common name for fish in the Amphiprioninae subfamily?
A) Butterflyfish
B) Surgeonfish
C) Clownfish or Anemonefish
D) Angelfish
  • 3. Clownfish are typically found in symbiotic relationships with what?
A) Sea urchins
B) Sea anemones
C) Starfish
D) Coral reefs
  • 4. What provides protection to clownfish from anemone stings?
A) Mucus coating
B) Hard shell
C) Thick scales
D) Electric shock
  • 5. Clownfish are protandrous hermaphrodites, meaning they start as what?
A) Juvenile
B) Female
C) Male
D) Hermaphrodite
  • 6. If the dominant female clownfish dies in a group, what happens?
A) A new female joins the group
B) The group dies out
C) The largest male becomes female
D) The group disperses
  • 7. What is the general body shape of a clownfish?
A) Long and slender
B) Oval and compressed
C) Round and puffy
D) Square and flat
  • 8. What is a common color pattern seen in many clownfish species?
A) Pink with black dots
B) Orange with white bars
C) Green with purple stripes
D) Blue with yellow spots
  • 9. The number of white bars on a clownfish can help in species identification. True or False?
A) False
B) True
C) Depends on diet
D) Sometimes
  • 10. What region are most clownfish species found?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Indo-Pacific
D) Atlantic Ocean
  • 11. Which clownfish is known as the Ocellaris Clownfish?
A) Amphiprion clarkii
B) Amphiprion ocellaris
C) Amphiprion frenatus
D) Amphiprion percula
  • 12. Which clownfish is known as the Percula Clownfish?
A) Amphiprion frenatus
B) Amphiprion clarkii
C) Amphiprion percula
D) Amphiprion ocellaris
  • 13. What type of diet do clownfish primarily have?
A) Herbivorous
B) Omnivorous
C) Carnivorous
D) Detritivorous
  • 14. What is the maximum size of most clownfish species?
A) 4-6 inches
B) 8-10 inches
C) 12-14 inches
D) 1-2 inches
  • 15. The Maroon Clownfish is known for what distinctive feature?
A) Spines on cheek
B) Forked tail
C) Extended dorsal fin
D) Bright blue eyes
  • 16. Which of these is NOT a common threat to clownfish populations?
A) Overpopulation
B) Over collection
C) Habitat destruction
D) Climate change
  • 17. What is the purpose of the cleaning behavior that clownfish display?
A) Establish dominance
B) Mark territory
C) Attract a mate
D) Remove parasites from anemone
  • 18. How many species of clownfish are currently recognized?
A) Around 10
B) Around 30
C) Around 100
D) Around 50
  • 19. What does 'Amphiprion' mean in Greek?
A) Beautiful coral
B) Saw around
C) Small swimmer
D) Bright fish
  • 20. What is a key difference between *Amphiprion ocellaris* and *Amphiprion percula*?
A) Color of the eyes
B) Body size
C) Tail shape
D) Bar thickness/black outlining
  • 21. Where are Tomato Clownfish (*Amphiprion frenatus*) typically found?
A) Caribbean Sea
B) Indian Ocean
C) Western Pacific
D) Eastern Pacific
  • 22. What is the scientific name for the Skunk Clownfish?
A) Amphiprion akallopisos
B) Amphiprion ephippium
C) Amphiprion melanopus
D) Amphiprion sandaracinos
  • 23. The Saddleback Clownfish (*Amphiprion polymnus*) is named for what?
A) Its swimming style
B) A dark patch on its back
C) The anemone it prefers
D) A unique fin shape
  • 24. Which clownfish species typically has a bright red or orange body with a black 'saddle'?
A) Fire Clownfish
B) Tomato Clownfish
C) Maroon Clownfish
D) Saddleback Clownfish
  • 25. What behavior is common among clownfish during breeding season?
A) Changing colors
B) Egg guarding
C) Building nests
D) Chasing other fish
  • 26. What is a key factor in determining the sex of a juvenile clownfish?
A) Coloration
B) Diet
C) Size
D) Social hierarchy
  • 27. Which of these anemones is NOT a known host for clownfish?
A) Bubble-Tip Anemone
B) Brain Coral
C) Magnificent Anemone
D) Sebae Anemone
  • 28. Why is it important to properly identify clownfish species?
A) For fun
B) To win contests
C) To impress friends
D) Proper care and compatibility in aquariums
  • 29. What physical characteristic is often used to distinguish between different clownfish species?
A) Pattern and color of stripes
B) Eye color
C) Fin size
D) Scale count
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