Red Sea anemonefish
Red Sea marine life

Red Sea anemonefish

Bright orange with two white bands, living inside sea anemones.

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About this species

Endemic to the Red Sea, this two-band clownfish has a remarkable symbiotic relationship with sea anemones. The anemone's stinging tentacles protect the fish, while the fish defends the anemone and feeds it scraps. They rarely leave their host anemone, so you'll always find them within a few centimeters of one.

Where to find it

Common in shallow reefs across all three destinations, especially around Giftun, Tiran and Marsa Mubarak.

Safety for snorkelers

Trips that visit these waters

These trips go where this species lives. It is a wild animal, so a sighting is possible and never promised.

Common questions

Red Sea anemonefish: is it dangerous for snorkelers?+

Safe. It is harmless to snorkelers. Watch from a respectful distance and do not chase or feed it.

Red Sea anemonefish: where can you see it in Egypt?+

Common in shallow reefs across all three destinations, especially around Giftun, Tiran and Marsa Mubarak. These trips go where this species lives. It is a wild animal, so a sighting is possible and never promised.

Red Sea anemonefish: how big does it get?+

8–14 cm

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