Ornate Angelfish
Genicanthus bellus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 24–110 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An angelfish of steep current swept outer reef drop offs, schooling from around forty five metres down past ninety. It forms harems of a few individuals, feeds on plankton, and reaches about eighteen centimetres, rarely reaching the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Genicanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279092.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ornate Angelfish live?
- The Ornate Angelfish (Genicanthus bellus) is typically found at 24–110 m.
- Is the Ornate Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Ornate Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ornate Angelfish get?
- The Ornate Angelfish grows to about 18 cm.