Bluestripe Angelfish (Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis)

Also known as Blue-banded Angelfish, Blueline Angel, Blueline Angelfish, Blue-lined Angelfish, Blue-striped Angelfish, Coralfish, Northern Angelfish

Description

Also known as Blue-banded Angelfish, Blueline Angel, Blueline Angelfish, Blue-lined Angelfish, Blue-striped Angelfish, Coralfish, Northern Angelfish.

Found singly, in shallow waters, over coral and rocky coastlines, rich in coral growth.
They feed on sponges and tunicates.
Length - 22cm
Depth - 5-15m
Widespread Western 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/Chaetodontoplus-septentrionalis.html

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