Regal Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 0–110 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Banded in orange and white with a blue ringed eye, the regal angelfish slips through coral rich lagoons and seaward reefs, picking at sponges and tunicates. It keeps near caves, alone or in pairs, and almost never survives the aquarium trade that targets it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Pygoplites
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 211773.
FAQ
- How deep does the Regal Angelfish live?
- The Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) is typically found at 0–110 m.
- Is the Regal Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Regal Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Regal Angelfish get?
- The Regal Angelfish grows to about 25 cm.