The Australian Clownfish is a member of the Tomato Complex, exhibiting a similar size, shape, and temperament as the Tomato Clownfish (A. frenatus) and the Cinnamon Clownfish, (A. melanopus).
The body is a bright orange color and the large white bar on the head lacks the black outline seen around the head bars of Tomato and Cinnamon Clownfish. Nest sizes of 500 or more are commonly seen in this species.