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Tomato Clownfish (Brevoort, 1856)

 Scientific Name  Amphiprion frenatus
 Diet  Omnivore; brine shrimp, meaty foods, flake
 Alt Common Name   Blackback, Bridled, Fire, Red Tomato Clownfish, Anemonefish
 Family  Pomacentridae
 Origin  Pacific Ocean
 Aquarist Level  Beginner
 Reef Safe  Yes
 Coloration  Red with large black patch on body, one vertical white stripe behind eyes
 Disposition  Peaceful, territorial towards other clownfish.
 Hardiness  Hardy
 Compatibility  Compatible with other families, territorial with other species of clownfish.
 Mature Size  6 inches
 Sexual Dimorphism  Female is typically the largest in a group.

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Notes: Common anemone hosts for this species include;  Entacmaea quadricolor