.... or a clownfish! :)
The clown fish (also called anemone fish) are actually more or less all identical but they have subtle differences in shape and live in different habitats. Of all the fish, they're probably the most recognizable, mainly for the obvious movie connections! Before they take up residence, they perform a dance with another fish, gently touching the other fish until they become acclimatized to the nearby fish. They also have a layer of mucus on their skin to make it immune from the anemone's sting. As far as fish are concerned they can live for a surprisingly long time - up to 10 years in the wild!
Weirdly, all clown fish are born male and have an ability to change sex, although just to become the dominant female. However they can't switch back.
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