Tangerine Wyoming White Clownfish

Aquacultured Clownfish from Sea and Reef

We are proud to announce the release (December 2022) of a Sea & Reef exclusive designer clownfish – the Tangerine Albino Wyoming White Clownfish. The greatly reduced black pigment makes them very distinct from the regular Wyoming White Clownfish. The reduced pigment give the fins a smoky appearance. Also, the lack of black pigment between the white body and the intense orange face gives them a clean and distinct look. Through selective breeding Sea & Reef has introduced the Tangerine Albino mutation to our Wyoming White Clownfish. The Tangerine mutation is considered albino because they are hypomelanistic, meaning there is a reduction or lack of black pigment. Tangerine albinism is expressed as a lack of black pigment between the white body of the fish and the orange face coloration. The black pigment is also strongly reduced in the fins. The fact that some black pigment is still present in the fins and eyes suggests that the mutation did not destroy the melanin synthesis pathway completely. Nevertheless, the Tangerine Albino Wyoming White Clownfish is considered an albino clownfish.