Coral is a minor character in Disney/Pixar's 2003 animated film, Finding Nemo. She was the mate of Marlin and mother of Nemo and approximately 399 unborn clownfish. Unfortunately, Coral and her entire family were attacked by a barracuda in which all of them except Marlin and Nemo perished.

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.

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.

How many eggs did Nemo's mom lay?

Coral, Nemo's mother, and Marlin had over 400 baby fish eggs they were protecting in the beginning of the movie. Marlin and Coral lay their eggs near the sea anemone they call home. Before a barracuda attack kills Coral and all of their eggs except one, Marlin and Coral joke about naming all of their children.

Would Nemo's dad have become female?

“Finding Nemo” would have ended very differently if it reflected the true lives of clownfish. That's because Nemo's dad would have turned into a female before he returned from his journey across the ocean, scientists have revealed.

Barracuda Devours Lionfish

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.

Are clown fish intersex?

When the female dies, the dominant male changes sex and becomes the female, a change which is irreversible. This life history strategy is known as sequential hermaphroditism. Because clownfish are all born as males, they are protandrous hermaphrodites.

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.

Is Finding Nemo OK for a 3 year old?

Parents guide: Possibly frightening scenes: This movie definitely has some tense moments for little kids. The opening scene where the barracuda attacks Marlin's family is one you might not want to show the youngest of kids. Even the scene where Nemo gets captured might scare sensitive viewers.

Are Dory and Marlin together?

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

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.

Why is Nemo named no one?

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

How old is Nemo?

Nemo is a curious and impressionable six-year-old, only child who lives with his overprotective, single-parent father, Marlin. Having led a sheltered life, Nemo brims with the excitement of starting school and finally seeing the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

What happened to all of Nemo's siblings?

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Unfortunately, Coral and her entire family were attacked by a barracuda in which all of them except Marlin and Nemo perished.

What animal eats barracuda?

There are few predators that are large enough and fast enough to feed on adult great barracuda. Sharks, tuna, and goliath grouper have been known to feed on small adult barracuda.

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.

Is there anything inappropriate in Finding Dory?

It is entertaining and fun for adults as well as children. The movie does have themes of parental loss and separation and some scary scenes, which younger children might find very frightening. Therefore it isn't recommended for children under 6 years, and we recommend parental guidance for children aged 6-8 years.

What is Moana's age?

Moana's age, 16, is less of an issue in her story as it doesn't include a romantic plot, but it still relies on a young girl to overcome dangerous challenges and save the world. Disney princesses have always had an age problem, with characters as young as 14 falling in love, defying parents, and getting married.

Is Dory a minor character?

Dory is a fictional blue tang and a major character of the American animated film series Finding Nemo.

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.

What happened to clownfish after Finding Nemo?

According to media reports and conservationists, after Finding Nemo came out, the frenzy to buy the clownfish as a pet plummeted their numbers in the wild. It was dubbed the "Nemo effect," and the idea was also connected to owls from the Harry Potter films and various animals from Zootopia.

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.

What is Nemo's gender?

Nemo hatches as an undifferentiated hermaphrodite (as all clownfish are born) while his father transforms into a female now that his female mate is dead. Since Nemo is the only other clownfish around, he becomes a male and mates with his father (who is now a female).

What fish has both sexes?

Anemone fish are hermaphrodites (meaning a single individual has both male and female reproductive organs at some point in life) and they are by no means the only fish to utilize this interesting mating tactic.

Are there true human hermaphrodites?

True hermaphroditism is very rare except in Southern Africa, where it is the most common intersex condition. The most frequent presenting symptom before puberty is the abnormal appearance of the external genitalia, with labioscrotal folds and variable degrees of genital ambiguity (Fig.