Twoband Anemonefish
Amphiprion bicinctus
Also known as: Anemonefish, Bicinctus Clownfish, Clown Anemonefish, Clownfish, Red Sea Anemonefish, Red Sea Clownfish, Red Sea Twoband Anemonefish, Red Sea Twoband Clownfish, Two-banded Anemonefish, Two-banded Clownfish
- Anemonefish
- Bicinctus Clownfish
- Clown Anemonefish
- Clownfish
- Red Sea Anemonefish
- Red Sea Clownfish
- Red Sea Twoband Anemonefish
- Red Sea Twoband Clownfish
- Two-banded Anemonefish
- Two-banded Clownfish
Overview
Found in pairs or family groups, with their host anemone, over lagoons, coastal and outer reefs.
Western Indian Ocean - Red Sea, Chagos
Anemonefish are specialised damselfish and live a symbiotic relationship with various anemones. Some anemonefish will only be found with one type of anemone, but others can live with many types.
They are rarely found very far away from an anemone.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Indian Ocean
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Found in pairs or family groups, with their host anemone, over lagoons, coastal and outer reefs.
Adult photos 2
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