Is the Old Woman Angelfish dangerous to divers?

The Old Woman Angelfish is harmless to divers.

How big does the Old Woman Angelfish get?

The Old Woman Angelfish grows to about 46 cm.

Old Woman Angelfish

Pomacanthus rhomboides

Group: Angelfish
Max size: 46 cm
For divers: safe
IUCN status: LC

This angelfish reaches nearly half a metre and changes its look dramatically with age, the young found singly in tide pools and the adults gathered in small groups in open midwater. Like other large angelfishes it grazes the reef for sponges, algae and small invertebrates.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Pomacanthus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220000.

FAQ

Is the Old Woman Angelfish dangerous to divers?: The Old Woman Angelfish is harmless to divers.
How big does the Old Woman Angelfish get?: The Old Woman Angelfish grows to about 46 cm.