Fish Database - Species Details

Royal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Royal Angelfish

Description

Vivid orange and blue banding.

Length

25cm

Distribution

Red Sea, Arabian Sea and widely throughout the Indo-Pacific region

Habitat

Areas of rich coral growth, seaward reefs and in the vicinity of caves

Behaviour

They tend to be found in pairs or small groups

Food Preference

Sponges

Depth


Min1m
Max48m

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