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I’m bright and striped, I live in anemones,
A movie made me famous worldwide!
I may be small, but I’m brave on the reef
Who am I?
Clown Fish
I’m flat as a pancake and hide in the sand,
Both eyes on one side, oddly planned.
I wait for my prey to pass me by.
What fish am I?
Flounder
I glide through the ocean with a graceful wing,
Not a bird, yet I soar in the sea!
My tail can sting, so don’t get too close
What fish could I be?
Stingray
I shine silver and travel in schools,
Fast in the water and popular food.
My name sounds musical when spoken aloud—
Who am I?
Tuna
I puff myself up when danger is near,
Turning round instead of fleeing in fear!
Some of my kind are deadly to eat
Who am I?
Pufferfish
I blend with rocks and coral with ease,
Venomous spines are my defense, not speed.
One wrong step could cause great pain.
What fish is this?
Lionfish
I have sharp teeth and a powerful bite,
A top ocean predator, feared on sight.
Despite my fame, I rarely attack
What am I?
Shark
I clean other fish while they patiently wait,
A reef-side service—symbiosis is great.
Small but important, I help keep peace.
Who am I?
Cleaner wrasse
I look like a horse but live in the sea,
The males carry babies, not she.
I curl my tail and cling to plants
Who could I be?
Seahorse
I live in a shell I didn’t create,
Swapping homes when I outgrow my space.
I’m not a fish, but I live in the sea.
Who am I?
Hermit crab