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!