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Blueface angelfish

Pomacanthus xanthometopon

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Fun Facts

The blueface angelfish has only been spotted in Florida waters once, off of the coast of Fort Lauderdale in 2006.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Blueface angelfish

Size:

These fish can grow up to 11 inches (28 centimeters) long.

Diet:

Blueface angelfish eat sponges and tunicates like sea squirts.

Range & Habitat:

In the greater Indo-West Pacific Ocean, blueface angelfish live in lagoons, channels, and crevices and caves on outer-reef slopes.

Details:

Blueface angelfish are striking fish with various textures and patterns all over their body. These fish have a deep blue scrawled pattern on their face, a bright yellow crosshatch pattern on their midsection and bright blue polka dots on their ventricle fins. The area around their eyes and their fanned out tail is also yellow.