Reef Aquarium Fact #124 The male clownfish can change into a female.

[revhtree]

We are going to continue discussing the reef aquarium facts submitted by our members. Do you agree or disagree? What are your thoughts?

Fact #124

The male clownfish can change into a female.



Truth or False? What else might we need to learn on this subject? Please also share any pictures that may pertain to the subject.

http://true-wildlife.blogspot.com/2011/02/clown-fish.html

 

[Reef Breeders]

True, that is how the population survives, if the female dies, the dominant male becomes the female and so on. Never 2 females, as they cannot change back, and will fight to the death.

 

[shred5]

True, that is how the population survives, if the female dies, the dominant male becomes the female and so on. Never 2 females, as they cannot change back, and will fight to the death.

Yep exactly... There usually are several juveniles. The largest becomes female, the next largest becomes male. Female dies and the male will become female and the next largest juvenile becomes male.