Saddleback (Brown) Clownfish
Amphiprion polymnus
Classic Morph • Captive Bred
Rarity
Uncommon
The Saddleback (Brown) Clownfish is the classic color morph of *Amphiprion polymnus*. It features a warm brown to reddish-brown body with bold, contrasting white vertical bars — including a distinctive broad “saddle” across the back — and often bright yellow accents on the snout and tail. This striking and hardy clownfish is known for its bold personality and unique saddle patterning. Captive-bred specimens are strong, adaptable, and make an excellent focal point in reef aquariums.
General Description
| Common Name | Saddleback (Brown) Clownfish |
| Latin Name | Amphiprion polymnus |
| MBI Status | ✔ Captive Breeding |
| WORMS | 🌊 World Register of Marine Species |
| Wikipedia | 📖 View full article |
| Adult Size | Up to 13 cm (5 in) |
| Minimum Tank Size | 35 gallons (recommended) |
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| Natural Habitat | Shallow lagoons, sandy reef flats, and seagrass beds (depth 2–30 m). |
| Origin / Range | Western Pacific (Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, northern Australia, Ryukyu Islands) |
| Rarity | Uncommon • Classic brown morph |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Hardy & Semi-Aggressive |
Saddleback (Brown) Clownfish • Captive Bred
CAPTIVE BRED • BREEDING PROGRAM STOCK
Conservation Status: Not evaluated by IUCN Red List (uncommon in aquarium trade)
Pomacentridae Family
Western Pacific
Breeding Program Stock