Twoband Anemonefish
Amphiprion bicinctus
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It lives nestled in the tentacles of a sea anemone on Red Sea lagoons and outer reefs, immune to stings that repel other fish. Pairs stay together and breed as monogamous partners, the male guarding and fanning the eggs stuck to the substrate.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amphiprion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212778.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twoband Anemonefish live?
- The Twoband Anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Twoband Anemonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Twoband Anemonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twoband Anemonefish get?
- The Twoband Anemonefish grows to about 14 cm.