Bandit Angelfish
Apolemichthys arcuatus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 12–183 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Striking in black and white, this angelfish haunts ledges and caves on rocky reefs and has been filmed from a submersible as deep as one hundred and eighty three metres. It feeds mainly on sponges, an unusual diet that limits where it can thrive.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Apolemichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277564.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bandit Angelfish live?
- The Bandit Angelfish (Apolemichthys arcuatus) is typically found at 12–183 m.
- Is the Bandit Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bandit Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bandit Angelfish get?
- The Bandit Angelfish grows to about 18 cm.