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Size of fish: 5.5 inches (13.97 cm)
Lifespan: 12 years - Their lifespan is at least 12 years, they could live longer
with excellent care (Animal World).
The Diver Ola Mostafa Khalaf diving near the Shark Island in the Sea of Khor Fakkan,
Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean. 21.08.2015.
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Feeding
The Sebae Clownfish is omnivores. In the wild, they feed on benthic plants and
weeds as well as zooplankton and detritus (Animal World).
Social Behaviour
The Sebae Clownfish is considered “semi-aggressive”. However from a
“clownfish aggression” scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being most aggressive, this
species is about a 2 or 3. This aggression number typically changes to 4 or 5 when
an anemone and or eggs are present (Animal World).
There are about 29 species of clownfish known for their “singing” which consists
of chirps and pops made with their teeth and amplified with their jaws! They use
Gazelle : The Palestinian Biological Bulletin – Number 150 – June 2017