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title: Oman Anemonfish (Amphiprion omanensis)
scientific_name: Amphiprion omanensis
common_name: Oman Anemonfish
taxon: Clownfishes
conservation_status: LC - Least Concern
published: 2023-12-30T18:03:14.664Z
updated: 2026-08-07T21:02:10.267Z
tags: Oman Anemonfish, Amphiprion omanensis, Clownfishes, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/clownfishes/oman-anemonfish
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# Oman Anemonfish (*Amphiprion omanensis*)

## Quick facts

- **Group:** Clownfishes (*Amphiprioninae*)
- **Size:** 15 cm
- **Depth:** 2-23 m
- **Conservation status:** LC - Least Concern

The Oman anemonfish (Amphiprion omanensis) is known for its brownish-orange color with two narrow white stripes and a forked tail. It can be found in rocky coastal reefs, typically at depths of 2-23 meters. This species is rare and is usually found living on Heteractis crispa and Entacmea quadricolor anemones. It is exclusively found in Southern Oman.

## Also known as

- **English:** Oman Anemonefish
- **French:** Poisson-clown caramel
- **Italian:** Pesce pagliaccio dell'Oman
- **German:** Oman-Anemonenfisch
- **Spanish:** Pez payaso de Oman
- **Portuguese:** Peixe-palhaço-de-Omã
- **Czech:** klaun ománský
- **Russian:** Оманский амфиприон
- **CA:** Peix pallasso d'Oman
- **DA:** Oman klovnfisk

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/clownfishes/oman-anemonfish)*
*Updated: August 7, 2026*