Regal Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
A vividly striped angelfish that moves through coral-rich reefs and sheltered lagoons.
Regal Angelfish
Classic Regal AngelfishPygoplites diacanthus A richly striped reef angelfish with warm golden colour and clear blue fin edges.
The in-game Classic design. Select the card to inspect it.
Reported length
25 cmWater type
SaltwaterScientific name
Pygoplites diacanthusReal-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
From East Africa and the Red Sea across the Indo-Pacific to the Tuamotu Islands.
Habitat
Coral reefs and lagoons, often around caves, ledges and crevices.
Diet in nature
Sponges, sea squirts and salps.
Natural appearance
Yellow-orange and pale stripes edged in blue, a yellow tail and blue fin details. Juveniles are more orange and have a dark eyespot on the dorsal fin.
Did you know?
Like other marine angelfishes, it has a strong spine at the rear of the gill cover.
Sources & species notes
- Australian Museum · Regal Angelfishhttps://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/regal-angelfish-pygoplites-diacanthus-boddaert-1772/
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