Gray Angelfish
Pomacanthus arcuatus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 2–60 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Tall and disc shaped in steel grey, the gray angelfish glides over coral reefs alone or in pairs, feeding mostly on sponges along with tunicates, algae and seagrass. Pairs stay together and spawn as partners, while the young work part time as cleaners, picking parasites off other fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Pomacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159287.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gray Angelfish live?
- The Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) is typically found at 2–60 m.
- Is the Gray Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Gray Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gray Angelfish get?
- The Gray Angelfish grows to about 60 cm.