Food
Omnivore
Clownfish eat algae, plankton and tiny shrimp.
Eats plants and animals
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Clownfish Facts for Kids: C Is for Clownfish
Clownfish live safely among the stinging arms of sea anemones. A slimy coat keeps them from getting stung. Here are easy clownfish facts for kids: what clownfish eat, how big they grow, what a baby clownfish is called and where clownfish live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter C.
Fishtype
Omnivorediet
Frybaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Clownfish
Two more true facts about the clownfish that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Clownfish”
Clownfish starts with the letter C. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Clownfish live safely inside stinging sea anemones.
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One more fact
All clownfish are born male, and some later become female.
Act it outMove like a clownfish for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter C in “Clownfish”.
Ask a questionWhat would a clownfish eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Clownfish Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the clownfish, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A clownfish is about 10 cm (4 in) long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Clownfish live for about 6 to 10 years.
LifespanBaby
Fry
A baby clownfish is called a fry.
Baby nameGroup
School
A group of clownfish is called a school.
Group nameHabitat
Coral reefs
Clownfish are found in coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Where they liveAnimal type
Fish
Clownfish live safely among the stinging arms of sea anemones. A slimy coat keeps them from getting stung.
Clownfish is a fishLetter
C is for clownfish
Clownfish has 9 letters and starts with C.
Say: Clownfish
Quick quiz
Clownfish Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Clownfish Coloring Page: Letter C Worksheet
Done reading about the clownfish? Print the free letter C sheet, say “C is for clownfish” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
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Questions
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Clownfish Questions Kids Ask
Clownfish eat algae, plankton and tiny shrimp. That makes the clownfish an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
A clownfish is about 10 cm (4 in) long.
Clownfish live for about 6 to 10 years.
A baby clownfish is called a fry.
A group of clownfish is called a school.
Clownfish live in coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Their favorite habitat is: coral reefs.
Yes. The clownfish is a fish. Clownfish live safely among the stinging arms of sea anemones. A slimy coat keeps them from getting stung.
Clownfish starts with the letter C. Say it slowly and listen for the C sound at the start.
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