Gender-bending Down Under
Photograph by
David Doubilet
Male or female? It’s sometimes tough to tell with the clown anemonefish (Amphiprion percula) due to its gender-bending ways. In social groups, when the dominant female dies, the male of the pair changes sex and then takes charge.
Camera:
Nikon F4
Film Type:
Fujichrome Velvia
Lens:
60mm macro lens
Speed and F-Stop:
1/15 @ f/16
Weather Conditions:
N/A
Time of Day:
N/A
Lighting Techniques:
2 strobes
