Sixbar Angelfish
Pomacanthus sexstriatus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 3–60 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Sixbar angelfish change completely as they grow: secretive juveniles on sheltered inner reefs give way to large adults that roam coral rich walls and slopes, usually in pairs. They are wary and hard to approach, and let out a loud grunting sound when cornered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Pomacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276026.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sixbar Angelfish live?
- The Sixbar Angelfish (Pomacanthus sexstriatus) is typically found at 3–60 m.
- Is the Sixbar Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sixbar Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sixbar Angelfish get?
- The Sixbar Angelfish grows to about 46 cm.