Barracuda have a formidable reputation as ruthless predators—even depicted in Disney Pixar's Finding Nemo as the merciless villain that kills Nemo's mother. Widely distributed around the world, these ferocious fish are commonly found in tropical regions with warm water and plenty of food.

What happened to the barracuda that ate Nemo's mom?

You probably missed the big reveal, but up on a wall in the shop is the evil barracuda stuffed and mounted. So not only did the barracuda get caught, stuffed and mounted on a plaque, it apparently also got thrown away, because it now spends its time in an antique shop. This is what we call sweet justice.

Did the barracuda eat the eggs?

After briefly crying over discovering what happened, Marlin spots one egg (which presumably fell out of the barracuda's mouth while he was eating the eggs) which later hatches into Nemo whose right fin becomes unusually small due to some slight damage his egg had gained from the barracuda attack.

Do barracudas eat clownfish eggs?

No, barracudas don't eat clownfish eggs or other fish eggs. They are carnivores interested in eating large fish of various sizes and shapes. They prefer sizeable live prey. They enjoy fatty fish like tuna and mackerel the most and won't trade them for fish eggs.

Did Marlins wife eat the eggs?

With Marlin knocked out, the barracuda ate Coral and her eggs, and presumably, while eating them, one egg fell out of its mouth. When Marlin later regained consciousness that night, he discovered that Coral and all but one of their eggs were gone, as they had been eaten by the barracuda.

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Why is Finding Nemo controversial?

Add to that info the fact that clownfish are an endangered species and you can see how it becomes a problem. Furthermore, the technique used to capture the Nemos of the world has its fair share of harmful impacts on the fishes' natural habitat, which poses a threat to the individuals still in the wild.

What is the real story behind Finding Nemo?

Andrew Stanton wrote and directed the film. The inspiration for Finding Nemo sprang from multiple experiences, going back to director Andrew Stanton's childhood, when he loved going to the dentist to see the fish tank, assuming that the fish were from the ocean and wanted to go home.

Do clownfish have 400 eggs?

On average, clownfish can lay up to 1,000 eggs.

On average, clownfish can lay between 100 and 1,000 eggs, according to LiveScience, so Marlin and Coral's egg number is on the lower side. That said, clownfish do lay their eggs near their sea anemone or coral habitats in batches, just like in "Finding Nemo."

What kind of fish is Dory?

Dory, the small blue fish with a bad memory from the "Finding Nemo" franchise, is a blue tang, or a Paracanthurus hepatus in scientific terms. Native to the Indo-Pacific and found in coral reefs, these fish weigh around one pound and are generally 10 to 12 inches long, according to National Geographic.

Do clown fish switch sexes?

Combining expert opinion with graphics to map their complex reproductive hierarchy, she explains that all clownfish have male and female reproductive organs. This means if a breeding female is lost, the dominant male can switch sex to replace her.

Has a barracuda ever attacked a person?

A well-documented barracuda attack occurred on a free diver off Pompano Beach, Florida in 1960. The diver was bitten twice, and the resulting injuries required 31 stitches. However, such attacks are uncommon and more often than not easily preventable with a few simple precautions.

Why do barracudas follow you?

Since you look like a big enough creature to prey on some of the little guys, the barracuda could be waiting around for you to eat and finish a meal. He's planning to swim in and devour the leavings.

Why can't you eat large barracuda?

So why don't more people eat barracuda? Well, the slime has a very strong odor, and the larger animals can be poisonous. Eating 'cudas more than about 3.5 feet long isn't advised because they can accumulate a naturally occurring toxin called "ciguatera."

Why is Nemo's fin small?

The protagonist, Nemo, displays a small, or "deformed," fin that is a congenital result of a fatal attack on his mother and sibling eggs—a corporeal characteristic that the story surrounds, yet does not drown in.

Did Nemo exist in Finding Nemo?

Another dark Pixar theory suggests the animated film predominantly set under the sea is meant to showcase the tragic loss in the eyes of a husband and father. More specifically, the theory posits that Nemo never existed in the movie, and instead was a figment of Marlin the clownfish's imagination.

What does the Latin word Nemo mean?

It is Latin for "nobody", and may refer to the Outis alias that Odysseus used to trick Polyphemus in The Odyssey. Nemo.

What eats blue tang?

Tuna, bar jack, tiger grouper, and other large carnivorous fishes are known predators of the blue tang.

Is Dory a guy or a girl?

Dory is the third female protagonist in a Pixar film, the first two being Merida and Joy. She is also Pixar's third titular character, the first two being Nemo and WALL-E, and the second titular character to be a protagonist overall, the first one being WALL-E.

What fish can lay 300 million eggs?

A Lotta Mola

The mola, or ocean sunfish, looks like an animal cracker someone bit in half. At 5,000 pounds, though, this temperate and tropical water animal is the world's heaviest bony fish. It's also the heavyweight egg producer, releasing 300 million eggs over a spawning season.

Will 2 clownfish breed?

Myth number three: that captive bred clownfish will not breed with each other. This is absolutely not true and captive bred clownfish will absolutely breed with each other. Mother nature does not change how clownfish sexually mature in an aquarium and most captive bred clownfish are easy to breed in a home aquarium.

What's the real name of a clownfish?

The ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris), also known as the false percula clownfish or common clownfish, is a marine fish belonging to the family Pomacentridae, which includes clownfishes and damselfishes. Amphiprion ocellaris are found in different colors, depending on where they are located.

Will there be a Nemo 2?

Some animated sequel ideas just don't work out in Hollywood, and it's bittersweet when fans learn exactly what they are missing out on. Such is the case with Finding Nemo 2, a movie that never got to be.

Are Dory and Marlin together?

Neither Hank nor Marlin actually are 'lovers' of Dory. They are just good friends.

Did Nemo ever find his dad?

Back in Sydney Harbour, Marlin leaves Dory to head home. But, little does he know that Nemo's managed to get himself flushed down a drain and has popped up back in the harbor, too. Father and son are finally reunited, but not before Dory gets trapped in a fisherman's net.