Description

Also known as Damsel Angelfish, Dwarf Angelfish, Fisher's Angel, Fisher's Angelfish, Fisher's Dwarf Angelfish, Fisher's Pygmy, Fisher's Pygmy Angelfish, Hawaiian Flame Angelfish, Pygmy Angelfish, Whitetail Angelfish, White-tailed Pygmy Angelfish, Yellowtail Angelfish.

Found in small, loose, schools, often mixed with other small fish, over coral and rubble bottoms, of channels and reef slopes, in lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
They feed on algae.
Length - 8cm
Depth - 10-95m
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/7813