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