Step 1: To start, draw the body in a standard fish shape and include the eye.
Step 2: Draw two small, connected fins on top.
Step 3: Now draw two entirely separated fins on the lower part of the body.
Step 4: Add a fin in the middle of the body, in the shape of the letter "C".
Step 5: Draw a series of curving lines for the fish's stripes and you're done!
Interesting Facts about the Clownfish
Clownfish are made up of twenty-eight different subspecies which reside in the Pacific ocean, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and the Great Barrier Reef. They enjoy the warm water near coral reefs – however due to pollution, their habitats are dying out. Then there is also the overfishing issue – but they have not been put onto the Endangered Species List. They are easily recognized by their colorful bodies and white stripes down their sides.
Did you know?
- Clownfish gained worldwide fame after being in “Finding Nemo”
- They are also known as “Anemonefish” because they usually home with sea anemones
- The relationship between a Clownfish and a Anemone is called a “Symbiosis”
- They receive nourishment from algae, plankton, and dead anemone tentacles
- Clownfish are territorial and defend their home
Lesson Plan Idea – Have a movie day – watch Finding Nemo. Have children research Clownfish and compare their findings to the movie. How true to life was Finding Nemo?
How to Draw a Clownfish – Step-by-Step Tutorial