Threeband Clownfish

Amphiprion tricinctus Western Pacific • Captive Bred

Rarity

Rare

The Threeband Clownfish, also known as the Three-banded Anemonefish, is a striking and relatively rare member of the Clarkii complex. It features a deep orange to brownish body with **three** prominent white vertical bars (hence the name) and often a dark tail. Found primarily in the Western and Central Pacific, this bold clownfish is highly prized by collectors for its unique three-bar pattern. Captive-bred specimens are hardy, active, and make an excellent focal point in larger reef aquariums.

General Description

Common Name	Threeband Clownfish
Latin Name	Amphiprion tricinctus
MBI Status	✔ Captive Breeding
WORMS	🌊 World Register of Marine Species
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Adult Size	Up to 12–14 cm (5 in)
Minimum Tank Size	40–50 gallons (recommended)
Host Anemones	• Entacmaea quadricolor — Bubble-tip anemone (primary) • Heteractis crispa — Sebae anemone (Leathery) • Stichodactyla mertensii — Mertens’ carpet anemone
Natural Habitat	Coral reefs, lagoons, and outer reef slopes in the Western and Central Pacific.
Origin / Range	Western & Central Pacific (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu, New Caledonia)
Rarity	Rare • Limited availability
Care Level	Intermediate • Hardy & Semi-Aggressive

Amphiprion tricinctus - Threeband Clownfish

Threeband Clownfish • Captive Bred

RARE • CAPTIVE BRED • BREEDING PROGRAM STOCK

Conservation Status: Not evaluated by IUCN Red List (rare in aquarium trade)

Pomacentridae Family

Western & Central Pacific

Breeding Program Stock