Semicircle Angelfish
Pomacanthus semicirculatus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Young fish wear dark blue bodies ringed with curved white and electric blue lines, a pattern that fades as adults turn drab greenish brown. The semicircle angelfish lives alone or in pairs on coral rich coastal reefs down to about 40 metres, feeding on sponges, tunicates and algae.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Pomacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220003.
FAQ
- How deep does the Semicircle Angelfish live?
- The Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Semicircle Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Semicircle Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Semicircle Angelfish get?
- The Semicircle Angelfish grows to about 40 cm.