Lightning Maroon Clownfish
Amphiprion biaculeatus
Designer Morph • Captive Bred
Rarity
Rare
The Lightning Maroon Clownfish is a stunning designer variant of the Maroon Clownfish, prized for its dramatic, jagged white-to-gold “lightning bolt” stripes that create a honeycomb or webbed pattern across a deep maroon-red body. One of the most sought-after morphs in the marine aquarium hobby, these bold and territorial fish make an incredible centerpiece in larger reef tanks. Captive-bred specimens are hardy, vibrant, and help reduce pressure on wild populations.
General Description
| Common Name | Lightning Maroon Clownfish |
| Latin Name | Amphiprion biaculeatus (formerly Premnas biaculeatus) |
| MBI Status | ✔ Captive Breeding |
| WORMS | 🌊 World Register of Marine Species |
| Wikipedia | 📖 View full article |
| Adult Size | Up to 15–17 cm (6–7 in) |
| Minimum Tank Size | 50+ gallons (recommended for pairs) |
| Host Anemones |
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| Natural Habitat | Indo-Pacific coral reefs, lagoons, and reef slopes (associated with host anemones). |
| Origin / Range | Indo-Pacific (selectively bred Lightning morph from PNG lineage) |
| Rarity | Rare Designer Morph • Captive-bred |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Bold & Highly Territorial |
Lightning Maroon • Captive Bred
CAPTIVE BRED • PREMIUM DESIGNER LINEAGE
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN) • Captive breeding supports sustainability
Pomacentridae Family
Indo-Pacific
Designer Lightning Morph