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Reef fish

A school of colourful fish

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The story for kids

These are colorful reef fish. They swim together, because it's safer in a group. Their bright colors help them recognize each other among the corals.

Facts

  • Reef fish have bright colours so they can recognise each other among the corals.
  • Swimming together is safer than swimming alone.
  • Some fish clean others by eating the parasites on their skin.

Numbers

Size
5–25 cm
Eats
Algae, plankton

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