Black-striped Angelfish (Genicanthus lamarck)

Also known as Freckletail Angelfish, Freckletail Lyretail Angelfish, Lamark Angelfish, Lamarck's Angelfish

Description

Also known as Freckletail Angelfish, Freckletail Lyretail Angelfish, Lamark Angelfish, Lamarck's Angelfish.

Found in harems, and feeding schools, in midwater, over shallow reef crests, and deep reefs close to steep reef slopes.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 10-50m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Angelfish are usually brightly coloured with highly compressed bodies.
Some live in "harems" others in pairs, they can be highly territorial and make a loud drumming sound when alarmed. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Genicanthus-lamarck

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