Red Sea Two-Band Clownfish

Amphiprion bicinctus Red Sea Endemic • Captive Bred

Rarity

Uncommon

The Red Sea Two-Band Clownfish, also known as the Two-Banded Anemonefish, is a striking member of the Clarkii complex. It features a vibrant yellow-orange to deep rusty orange body with two prominent white vertical bars (the first broad behind the head, the second mid-body) and often a yellow tail. Native to the Red Sea and surrounding waters, this bold and hardy clownfish makes a beautiful, eye-catching focal point in reef aquariums. Captive-bred specimens are strong, adaptable, and excellent for breeding programs.

General Description

Common Name	Red Sea Two-Band Clownfish
Latin Name	Amphiprion bicinctus
MBI Status	✔ Captive Breeding
WORMS	🌊 World Register of Marine Species
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Adult Size	Up to 14 cm (5.5 in)
Minimum Tank Size	35–50 gallons (recommended)
Host Anemones	• Entacmaea quadricolor — Bubble-tip anemone (primary) • Heteractis crispa — Sebae anemone (Leathery) • Heteractis magnifica — Magnificent anemone • Heteractis aurora — Beaded anemone
Natural Habitat	Lagoons and outer coral reefs of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (depth 1–30 m).
Origin / Range	Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Chagos Archipelago (Western Indian Ocean)
Rarity	Uncommon • Red Sea endemic
Care Level	Intermediate • Hardy & Semi-Aggressive

Amphiprion bicinctus - Red Sea Two-Band Clownfish

Red Sea Two-Band Clownfish • Captive Bred

CAPTIVE BRED • BREEDING PROGRAM STOCK

Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN) — common in native Red Sea range

Pomacentridae Family

Red Sea Endemic Region

Breeding Program Stock