Spotbreast Angelfish
Genicanthus melanospilos
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 20–45 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The spotbreast angelfish patrols steep outer reef slopes and drop offs, usually in loose groups of females led by a single male. It often rises well above the bottom to pick plankton from the current, and reaches about eighteen centimetres between twenty and forty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Genicanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279093.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotbreast Angelfish live?
- The Spotbreast Angelfish (Genicanthus melanospilos) is typically found at 20–45 m.
- Is the Spotbreast Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotbreast Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotbreast Angelfish get?
- The Spotbreast Angelfish grows to about 18 cm.