How big does a tomato clownfish get?

It can reach up to 14 cm in length, making it the largest anemonefish species found in Japanese waters.

Do male and female tomato clownfish look different?

Yes. Females are larger and develop black markings on the back that can darken over the entire body as they age, while males remain smaller and mostly reddish-orange.

What does a tomato clownfish eat?

It is an omnivore, feeding on a variety of foods including small crustaceans like brine shrimp and algae.

Tomato Clownfishハマクマノミ

Amphiprion frenatusLC— Least Concern

The tomato clownfish is the largest of Japan's anemonefishes, living in a symbiotic partnership with sea anemones; females grow larger with dark markings that can spread with age, while males stay smaller and reddish-orange.

Tomato Clownfish (reference photo) — Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification: Blenniiformes / Pomacentridae Source
Distribution: Found from Japan's Amami Ōshima south through the South China Sea to Malaysia and Indonesia, living symbiotically with sea anemones on shallow reefs. Source

Did You Know?

Males and females look markedly different: females develop black markings on the back that can darken over the whole body with age, while males stay smaller and remain mostly reddish-orange. Source
It is known for its feisty temperament, actively biting at anything that approaches its egg clutch. Source

Where to See This Species

1 facilities · 0 individuals

Kamogawa Sea WorldChiba東京駅から特急わかしおで約2時間、JR「安房鴨川」駅下車後、無料送迎バス（西口バス停発）で約10分。

鴨川シーワールドのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNレッドリストではLC。サンゴ礁の劣化と観賞用採集が保全上の課題となる。

Habitat

西部太平洋のサンゴ礁・礁池。イソギンチャクと共生する。

Threats

サンゴ礁の劣化と観賞用採集

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

生息地の保全と個体群の継続的な把握
イソギンチャクに寄り添う行動と成長による体色の変化が見どころで、海水魚展示で飼育される。

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

How big does a tomato clownfish get?: It can reach up to 14 cm in length, making it the largest anemonefish species found in Japanese waters. Source
Do male and female tomato clownfish look different?: Yes. Females are larger and develop black markings on the back that can darken over the entire body as they age, while males remain smaller and mostly reddish-orange. Source
What does a tomato clownfish eat?: It is an omnivore, feeding on a variety of foods including small crustaceans like brine shrimp and algae. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org