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Regal angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

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Fun Facts

The oldest reported regal angelfish is 15 years old.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Regal angelfish

Size:

These fish grow to a maximum length of 10 inches (25 centimeters).

Diet:

For regal angelfish, sponges and tunicates like sea squirts are on the menu.

Range & Habitat:

Throughout the Indo-Pacific Ocean, regal angelfish inhabit lagoons, caves and dense reef communities.

Details:

Regal angelfish are brightly colored fish with yellow, blue and orange on display. Their bodies are yellow-orange with white vertical stripes spanning from their eyes to the base of their tail. These angelfish have a large blue spot near the end of their dorsal fin.