Tomato Clownfish
Amphiprion frenatus
Tomato • Captive Bred
Rarity
Common
The Tomato Clownfish, also known as the Bridled Clownfish or Red Clownfish, is a vibrant and robust species. It features a bright tomato-red to deep orange body with a single prominent white vertical bar behind the eye (often with a thin black outline) and no additional bars on the body. One of the larger and more aggressive clownfish, it is hardy, bold, and makes a striking focal point in reef aquariums. Captive-bred specimens are strong, adaptable, and excellent for breeding programs.
General Description
| Common Name | Tomato Clownfish |
| Latin Name | Amphiprion frenatus |
| MBI Status | ✔ Captive Breeding |
| WORMS | 🌊 World Register of Marine Species |
| Wikipedia | 📖 View full article |
| Adult Size | Up to 14 cm (5.5 in) |
| Minimum Tank Size | 35–50 gallons (recommended) |
| Host Anemones |
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| Natural Habitat | Shallow lagoons and outer coral reefs throughout the Western Pacific. |
| Origin / Range | Western Pacific (Indonesia to Japan, Philippines, northern Australia) |
| Rarity | Common • Widely available captive-bred |
| Care Level | Easy to Intermediate • Hardy & Quite Aggressive |
Tomato Clownfish • Captive Bred
CAPTIVE BRED • BREEDING PROGRAM STOCK
Conservation Status: Not evaluated by IUCN Red List (common in the wild)
Pomacentridae Family
Western Pacific
Breeding Program Stock