Greytail Angelfish
Chaetodontoplus poliourus
- Group: Angelfish
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 8.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small angelfish of Indonesian reefs, it lives in the shallows down to about 20 metres and looks almost identical to its close relative, differing mainly in the colours of its pelvic, dorsal and tail fins. The two share several island reefs across the region.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Pomacanthidae › Chaetodontoplus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712746.
FAQ
- How deep does the Greytail Angelfish live?
- The Greytail Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus poliourus) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Greytail Angelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Greytail Angelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Greytail Angelfish get?
- The Greytail Angelfish grows to about 8.6 cm.