Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Barred angelfish
Size:
Barred angelfish grow up to one foot (12 centimeters) long.
Diet:
These fish eat sponges, algae, crab, shrimp, plankton and marine plants.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific area, barred angelfish inhabit caves and crevices in outer reefs, as well as lagoons with good visibility.
Details:
Barred angelfish get their name from the dark black bars that run vertically from their head to the very tip of their tail. They have bright yellow bellies and pectoral fins.