Red Anemonefish (Amphiprion rubrocinctus)

Species facts

Scientific name

Amphiprion rubrocinctus

Family

Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like fish)

Class

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Maximum length

12.0

Depth range

1–8 m (3–26 ft)

Environment

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 8 m

Climate

Subtropical

Distribution

Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia (Western Australia and the Northern Territory). Previous records of this species from Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa are referable to Amphiprion melanopus.

Conservation status (IUCN)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Uses

Aquarium: commercial

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)