Threespot Angelfish
Apolemichthys trimaculatus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 3–60 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Bright white with black flecks, this angelfish drifts over lagoon and seaward reefs feeding mainly on sponges and tunicates. Juveniles stay secretive below 25 metres while adults gather in loose groups at moderate depth. It reaches about 26 centimetres and is a regular in the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Apolemichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 211787.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threespot Angelfish live?
- The Threespot Angelfish (Apolemichthys trimaculatus) is typically found at 3–60 m.
- Is the Threespot Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Threespot Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threespot Angelfish get?
- The Threespot Angelfish grows to about 26 cm.