Bluegirdle Angelfish
Pomacanthus navarchus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 3–40 m
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Its blue saddle and yellow rear set the adult apart, though the juvenile looks so different that the changeover stage is almost never seen. This angelfish keeps to clear lagoons and protected reef slopes, usually alone, grazing on sponges and tunicates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Pomacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276024.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluegirdle Angelfish live?
- The Bluegirdle Angelfish (Pomacanthus navarchus) is typically found at 3–40 m.
- Is the Bluegirdle Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bluegirdle Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluegirdle Angelfish get?
- The Bluegirdle Angelfish grows to about 28 cm.