Barrier Reef Clownfish
Amphiprion akindynos
Great Barrier Reef • Captive Bred
Rarity
Uncommon
The Barrier Reef Clownfish, also known as the Barrier Reef Anemonefish, is a beautiful and iconic species native to the waters of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding regions. It features a warm golden-orange to sienna body with two prominent white vertical bars and a white or pale tail fin. One of the larger members of the “Clarkii complex,” it is hardy, active, and makes a striking focal point in reef aquariums. Captive-bred specimens are strong, adaptable, and excellent for serious breeding programs.
General Description
| Common Name | Barrier Reef Clownfish |
| Latin Name | Amphiprion akindynos |
| MBI Status | ✔ Captive Breeding |
| WORMS | 🌊 World Register of Marine Species |
| Wikipedia | 📖 View full article |
| Adult Size | Up to 9–10 cm (3.5–4 in) |
| Minimum Tank Size | 35 gallons (recommended) |
| Host Anemones |
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| Natural Habitat | Lagoons and outer coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea (depth 1–25 m). |
| Origin / Range | Western Pacific (Great Barrier Reef, Australia • Coral Sea • New Caledonia) |
| Rarity | Uncommon • Limited availability |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Hardy & Semi-Aggressive |
Barrier Reef Clownfish • Captive Bred
CAPTIVE BRED • BREEDING PROGRAM STOCK
Conservation Status: Not evaluated by IUCN Red List (common in native range)
Pomacentridae Family
Great Barrier Reef Endemic Region
Breeding Program Stock