Orange Skunk Clownfish
Amphiprion sandaracinos
Orange Skunk • Captive Bred
Rarity
Uncommon
The Orange Skunk Clownfish is a graceful and peaceful species known for its vibrant peach-to-orange body and a prominent white dorsal stripe that runs from the snout along the top of the head and back to the tail. It lacks the vertical bars found on most other clownfish, giving it a sleek, elegant appearance. Smaller and more docile than many larger species, it is an excellent choice for community reef aquariums. Captive-bred specimens are hardy, adaptable, and ideal for breeding programs.
General Description
| Common Name | Orange Skunk Clownfish |
| Latin Name | Amphiprion sandaracinos |
| MBI Status | ✔ Captive Breeding |
| WORMS | 🌊 World Register of Marine Species |
| Wikipedia | 📖 View full article |
| Adult Size | Up to 10 cm (4 in) |
| Minimum Tank Size | 30 gallons (recommended) |
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| Natural Habitat | Shallow lagoons and outer reef slopes in the Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. |
| Origin / Range | Eastern Indian Ocean to Western Pacific (Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, etc.) |
| Rarity | Uncommon • Elegant skunk pattern |
| Care Level | Easy to Intermediate • Peaceful & Hardy |
Orange Skunk Clownfish • Captive Bred
CAPTIVE BRED • BREEDING PROGRAM STOCK
Conservation Status: Not evaluated by IUCN Red List
Pomacentridae Family
Eastern Indian Ocean to Western Pacific
Breeding Program Stock