Zebra Angelfish
Genicanthus caudovittatus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 2–70 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A single male usually swims with a group of females along steep reef slopes, feeding on plankton several metres up in the water. The males trailing tail filaments stretch out behind it, and it ranges from shallow Red Sea reefs down to forty metres or more.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Genicanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 211794.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zebra Angelfish live?
- The Zebra Angelfish (Genicanthus caudovittatus) is typically found at 2–70 m.
- Is the Zebra Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Zebra Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zebra Angelfish get?
- The Zebra Angelfish grows to about 20 cm.