Goldspotted Angelfish
Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 3–8 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An angelfish of channels, outer reef slopes and drop offs, it feeds on sponges and tunicates picked from the reef. It turns up alone, in pairs or small groups, reaches about 25 centimetres, and occasionally appears in the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Apolemichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277566.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goldspotted Angelfish live?
- The Goldspotted Angelfish (Apolemichthys xanthopunctatus) is typically found at 3–8 m.
- Is the Goldspotted Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Goldspotted Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goldspotted Angelfish get?
- The Goldspotted Angelfish grows to about 25 cm.