Across 28 variations you can also find them in yellow or maroon for example.īlack clownfish can be pretty aggressive. Most of us will probably know the orange version, but they exist in multiple colors. Within the Indo-Pacific region we previously mentioned, you will also find the black and white clownfish. They are a common species within the Indo-Pacific oceans.
Since their favorite meal is algae, they often hang out around reefs and corals. Gill is a Moorish Idol with it’s typical prominent upper fin. However, they are rare.įor those of you who watched Finding Nemo, maybe you remember Gill. Black And White Moorish IdolĮven though the picture below shows you a black and white moorish idol with a yellow tail, there are a few that almost show no yellow at all. If you’re like me and you like to snorkel with a GoPro, who knows you’ll identify just one of them sooner or later. In this article I name a few interesting and famous examples. Not only stripes, but also dots and other kinds of combinations can be found amongst some marine life. The ocean is filled with stripes, may it be plants or rocks, which means these fish are much safer in their “camouflage jackets”.
They disrupt the typical fish shape, especially in shady areas. Unfortunately this reveals their species and their location, ringing the “alarm bells” of hungry predators.īlack and white stripes play a big role in staying “undercover”. Besides hiding or staying in large groups, their colors can make a big difference too.Ī lot of fish have a typical appearance with their pointy face and triangular tail. Nature always finds it’s way to stay away from predators. Even though colorful corals or a neon fish light show can be amazing, I want to dedicate this article to only black and white fish species. Black and white fish have always grabbed my attention when snorkeling or watching marine life television series.
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