Bluering Angelfish
Pomacanthus annularis
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 60 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A blue ringed angelfish of coastal reefs, this fish pairs off inside caves down to about 30 metres and reaches roughly 45 centimetres. It grazes sponges and tunicates, and shifts through a full change of colour and pattern from juvenile to adult.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Pomacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220004.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluering Angelfish live?
- The Bluering Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) is typically found at 1 to 60 m.
- Is the Bluering Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bluering Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluering Angelfish get?
- The Bluering Angelfish grows to about 45 cm.