🐠 5 Facts About the Red Sea Clownfish 1. Endemic to the Red Sea: The Red Sea: Clownfish is found almost exclusively in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, making it a regional specialty unlike other clownfish that are more widespread across the Indo-Pacific. 2. Two Distinct White Bands: Its common name, two-banded anemonefish, comes from the two bright white bars across its body one behind the eye and one in the middle of the body. These stand out sharply against its orange to dark brown coloration.