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Tomato Clownfish

29 destinations · 19 states

Native Range
Western Pacific, from southern Japan to the Philippines and Indonesia

The tomato clownfish is easy to spot among the anemones, thanks to its bright orange-red body and single broad white stripe behind the head. Watch for a fish weaving confidently between an anemone's tentacles, then darting out to investigate something before quickly returning to shelter. The relationship is useful to both animals. The clownfish gains protection from the stinging tentacles, while its movements and feeding activity can bring food particles and nutrients to the anemone. Tomato clownfish are also surprisingly territorial. A fish may repeatedly chase away another clownfish that ventures too close, especially around a favored anemone. Larger females dominate the social group, with a smaller male usually staying nearby. If the female disappears, the male can change sex and take her place. In an aquarium, their bold behavior makes them easy to follow. Look for the quick patrols around the anemone and the way the fish repeatedly slips back into its tentacles when it wants cover.

Tomato Clownfish

Where to see Tomato Clownfish

29 destinations across 19 states

29 destinations

ABQ BioPark Aquarium

Albuquerque, NM

Alexandria Zoological Park

Alexandria, LA

Aquarium of the Bay

San Francisco, CA

Aquarium of the Pacific

Long Beach, CA

Brookfield Zoo

Riverside, IL

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Tampa, FL

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Powell, OH

Denver Zoo

Denver, CO

Downtown Aquarium

Houston, TX

Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den

Scranton, PA

Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Cleveland, OH

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Indianapolis Zoo

Indianapolis, IN

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Kansas City, MO

Memphis Zoo

Memphis, TN

Mystic Aquarium

Mystic, CT

New England Aquarium

Boston, MA

New York Aquarium

Brooklyn, NY

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Gatlinburg, TN

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Syracuse, NY

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Concord, NC

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium

Orlando, FL

Seattle Aquarium

Seattle, WA

SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando, FL

Shedd Aquarium

Chicago, IL

St. Louis Aquarium

St. Louis, MO

The Dallas World Aquarium

Dallas, TX

Waikiki Aquarium

Honolulu, HI

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