Masked Angelfish
Genicanthus personatus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 20–174 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pale angelfish of seaward reefs in Hawaiian waters, this prized species hovers over rock and sand from about twenty metres down to well over a hundred. It grows to roughly twenty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Genicanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279094.
FAQ
- How deep does the Masked Angelfish live?
- The Masked Angelfish (Genicanthus personatus) is typically found at 20–174 m.
- Is the Masked Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Masked Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Masked Angelfish get?
- The Masked Angelfish grows to about 21 cm.