Tomato Anemonefish

Superpower

Females turn deep tomato-red and rule the anemone as the dominant fish.

At a glance

Size

typically 8 cm, up to 14 cm

Lifespan

6–12 years

Depth

1–12 m

Habitat

Sheltered reefs and lagoons, with bulb-tentacle anemones.

Diet

Plankton, algae and small invertebrates.

Can I eat it?

No — this one is not eaten.

Fun facts

• •Females are larger and a richer red than the males.
• •It has a single white bar just behind the eye.
• •It favours the bulb-tentacle anemone as its home.