Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Gray angelfish
Size:
Gray angelfish are usually 1.5 feet (0.5 meters) long, but can grow up to 2 feet (0.61 meters) long. They can weigh up to 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms).
Diet:
Gray angelfish feed primarily on sponges. They are omnivorous, and will also eat algae and a variety of small invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
Gray angelfish can be found in the western Atlantic from New England to southern Brazil, as well as the Gulf of Mexico. They inhabit rocky reefs. Juveniles live in shallow reefs and grassy areas.
Details:
Gray angelfish are flat, oval-shaped fish, and as adults, they are mostly a grayish-brown. Juveniles are black with 5 yellow stripes. Gray angelfish are often confused with the related French angelfish- these species can be distinguished by the gray angelfish’s lack of yellow coloration.