Amphiprion bicinctus

Clownfishes

Twoband anemonefish ; Red Sea anemonefish
Rotmeer-Anemonenfisch
Tweeband anemoonvis
Poisson-clown à deux bandes
Pez payaso del mar rojo
Pesce pagliaccio due bande

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally living in a couple
The animal is aggressive and may attack

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 14 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a protandrous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!