Vermiculate Angelfish
Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A compact angelfish of continental shelf reefs, marked with fine vermiculate lines, it moves in small groups and rarely strays out to oceanic islands. It feeds on sponges, tunicates and filamentous algae, and is a regular in the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Chaetodontoplus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280121.
FAQ
- How deep does the Vermiculate Angelfish live?
- The Vermiculate Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Vermiculate Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Vermiculate Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Vermiculate Angelfish get?
- The Vermiculate Angelfish grows to about 18 cm.