Cortez Angelfish
Pomacanthus zonipectus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 6–12 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Adults roam the reef in pairs or loose groups while juveniles hold small territories alone, and the two life stages wear very different patterns. This angelfish feeds mainly on sponges, rounded out with tunicates, algae and other small attached animals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Pomacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276028.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cortez Angelfish live?
- The Cortez Angelfish (Pomacanthus zonipectus) is typically found at 6–12 m.
- Is the Cortez Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Cortez Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cortez Angelfish get?
- The Cortez Angelfish grows to about 46 cm.